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- Tue Dec 20, 2016 5:33 am
- Forum: Housing and Transportation Questions
- Topic: Best ways to find <$400 rooms in a new location?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4978
Re: Best ways to find <$400 rooms in a new location?
You didn’t mentioned where you would like to rent a room. So, I can’t suggest you any particular variants. Craigslist is a good source to look for property. You can also try to search on Zillow. They have many listing of rooms in different cities. Don’t forget about Facebook. The social media is bec...
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 8:49 am
- Forum: Housing and Transportation Questions
- Topic: US city guide to low rents
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3982
Re: US city guide to low rents
I also know that Rochester, N.Y. is affordable city to leave in. In order to get the best deal on an apartment or home, you should consider renting a home in the neighborhoods with the cheapest apartments, such as Culver-Winton, Charles House and Maplewood.
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 8:24 am
- Forum: Housing and Transportation Questions
- Topic: How to find a good roommate?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3961
Re: How to find a good roommate?
One more time I would like you emphasize on the importance of references. Often, even just a person's reaction to that question can tell you all you need to know about him or her. My personal advice is get everything is written and avoid making verbal agreements, no matter how much you feel you can ...
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 8:11 am
- Forum: Housing and Transportation Questions
- Topic: Finding an apartment in an unfamiliar city
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4301
Re: Finding an apartment in an unfamiliar city
When you apply to rent in the US, landlords or leasing agents will check your credit history, which is a record of your repayment of debts such as loans, credit cards and bills. But, as you’re moving from another country,so you won’t have a credit history. What do you need to do in this case? First,...
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:54 am
- Forum: Housing and Transportation Questions
- Topic: Move to NYC?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3627
Re: Move to NYC?
Harlem is one of New York’s most well-known neighborhoods. However, the rent is relatively high there. The average one-bedroom rent is $2,500/month. Washington Heights -is good neighborhood as well and the rent is lower - $2000/month for 1br apartment. Pay attention on Inwood -- $1,650/month. Bay Ri...
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:35 am
- Forum: Housing and Transportation Questions
- Topic: What Percentage of Expenses should go to Rent?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 11171
Re: What Percentage of Expenses should go to Rent?
Yes, there is a rule that rent generally should not be more than 25% of your gross monthly salary. And some landlords require that from their renters.
I should say that it’s better to follow this rule. One time I have the situation when I spent approximately 40% on my rent. And everything was alright.
I should say that it’s better to follow this rule. One time I have the situation when I spent approximately 40% on my rent. And everything was alright.