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Moving halfway across the country to start residency. Looking at apartments/condos/townhomes/houses to rent online but do not have the funds to visit the city to look at them in person beforehand. I had a bad experience using craigslist a long time ago to look for a rental that was on the other side of the country and ended up in the seediest/most crime-ridden part of city. I also could not afford to scout out the place in person then.
Any advice on the pros/cons of whether to sign a 6-month or 1 year lease if I can't see the place in person beforehand?
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Should I arrive at the new city a week or more early, stay at the "cheapest" motel, and check out the rentals in-person before signing the lease?
I would like to keep the costs of moving as much as possible as I do not want to take out any relocation loans to add to my student loan debt burden.
Furthermore, any moving advice in general as I also will have dependents so renting a room or sharing a rental with my fellow residents is not feasible.
Thanks!
Any advice on the pros/cons of whether to sign a 6-month or 1 year lease if I can't see the place in person beforehand?
or
Should I arrive at the new city a week or more early, stay at the "cheapest" motel, and check out the rentals in-person before signing the lease?
I would like to keep the costs of moving as much as possible as I do not want to take out any relocation loans to add to my student loan debt burden.
Furthermore, any moving advice in general as I also will have dependents so renting a room or sharing a rental with my fellow residents is not feasible.
Thanks!