Getting nervous
So yesterday, I called PP again since my Money Order STILL hadn't been cashed ( is it lost in the mail, do you guys at least HAVE IT?), and was told that it had rented out.😭😭😭😭😭😭. I then ask did I get denied and the guy tells me not necessarily, apts are going fast so it really is 1st come, 1st serve ( meaning closer move in date too? n directly contradicting their Mission Statement of it NOT being 1st come, 1st serve but rather how good a candidate you are)!!! Idk if my app is on file ( saving my Money Order for a future place? Can I get it sent back?), if certain barriers are my credit score ( 730's- not good enough?), Savings or references, then not going to get any other future rentals w/ them, right?
My job talks have stalled, I did however add my move date will turn into a visit if I don't find a place but everything is packed ( will be) n fam can mail stuff to me so I will only be returning to the mainland if I strike out..
I started to look at that Wainaku ad again and even considering an 88 SQ ft ad ( meant to be lived in though?) I do like this 1 YouTuber Money Thoughts in downtown Manhattan who has an 80 SQ ft place for $385! I would use a 4.5 cubic inch fridge/ freezer vs his legit mini fridge and I would use an electric burner/ induction top vs his gas canister camping stove) or a cute 150 SQ ft place for $650 ( pics are nice but haven't seen the kitchen area, make sure I can do Bravo XL/ toaster add ins, all utilities included!). Maybe I can get away w/an $.80 musubi or a $4 bento once a week so less food in fridge?
I started looking at getting smaller appliances, looking at cute convertable chairs into beds, twin beds vs full & European style tables...Maybe applying too early ( they want ppl in NOW or by the 8th) or maybe my app is taking too long to get there? I thought of having my sister hold a completed application/money order for me & just fill in the location vacancy n drop it off, but she told me my app stays on file for 3 months, so don't need to pay rental app fees for future ads. If my stuff still isn't cashed by next week, going to ask if it has been received yet ( I asked yesterday but they didn't answer, just said my location was filled) and if not, ask USPS to track it....IF I DO MAIL IN APPS FROM NOW ON, EITHER TRACKING IT &/OR EXPEDITING IT OR BOTH!
Just saw my apt being listed as AVAILABLE as of 4 hours ago TODAY!....the link also has the $650 place ( Kinoole, Hilo Town!)....I emailed to confirm vacancies...I found out that the WalkScore score system is crap really. A score of 80 means grocery stores are LESS than a 5 minutes walk. Really, ppl, walking a mile/ mile & a half means an area gets barely a mid 20's??
As long as I have a 23, think I can make it work! Going to have to get used to landlord doing inspections again, but if my place is small enough, could clean it well everyday or every few days if not.
https://propertyproshawaii.com/long-term-rentals/
https://www.day-lumrentals.com/residential ( Wainaku $840 place)
My Aunt is game for bidding on that cool camper van tomorrow ( days w/ 31 days vs 30 throw me off hehe!) so hopefully the bids are low...
June 3rd 8:56 AM: so both units are filled ( but why is ad still up on THEIR site 2 days later? Makes me skeptical of their other ads..), wish PP and DL had recent reviews vs the ones I am finding from 5-10 yrs ago, I feel more comfortable going w/their properties than a newbie ( & like that I was warned that Allan Yoza is a slumlord so know to stay away from his affordable rooms for rent... and no RV camper van for my Aunt as the bids hit $13K within HALF AN HOUR for a 20 year old model??
My job talks have stalled, I did however add my move date will turn into a visit if I don't find a place but everything is packed ( will be) n fam can mail stuff to me so I will only be returning to the mainland if I strike out..
I started to look at that Wainaku ad again and even considering an 88 SQ ft ad ( meant to be lived in though?) I do like this 1 YouTuber Money Thoughts in downtown Manhattan who has an 80 SQ ft place for $385! I would use a 4.5 cubic inch fridge/ freezer vs his legit mini fridge and I would use an electric burner/ induction top vs his gas canister camping stove) or a cute 150 SQ ft place for $650 ( pics are nice but haven't seen the kitchen area, make sure I can do Bravo XL/ toaster add ins, all utilities included!). Maybe I can get away w/an $.80 musubi or a $4 bento once a week so less food in fridge?
I started looking at getting smaller appliances, looking at cute convertable chairs into beds, twin beds vs full & European style tables...Maybe applying too early ( they want ppl in NOW or by the 8th) or maybe my app is taking too long to get there? I thought of having my sister hold a completed application/money order for me & just fill in the location vacancy n drop it off, but she told me my app stays on file for 3 months, so don't need to pay rental app fees for future ads. If my stuff still isn't cashed by next week, going to ask if it has been received yet ( I asked yesterday but they didn't answer, just said my location was filled) and if not, ask USPS to track it....IF I DO MAIL IN APPS FROM NOW ON, EITHER TRACKING IT &/OR EXPEDITING IT OR BOTH!
Just saw my apt being listed as AVAILABLE as of 4 hours ago TODAY!....the link also has the $650 place ( Kinoole, Hilo Town!)....I emailed to confirm vacancies...I found out that the WalkScore score system is crap really. A score of 80 means grocery stores are LESS than a 5 minutes walk. Really, ppl, walking a mile/ mile & a half means an area gets barely a mid 20's??
As long as I have a 23, think I can make it work! Going to have to get used to landlord doing inspections again, but if my place is small enough, could clean it well everyday or every few days if not.
https://propertyproshawaii.com/long-term-rentals/
https://www.day-lumrentals.com/residential ( Wainaku $840 place)
My Aunt is game for bidding on that cool camper van tomorrow ( days w/ 31 days vs 30 throw me off hehe!) so hopefully the bids are low...
June 3rd 8:56 AM: so both units are filled ( but why is ad still up on THEIR site 2 days later? Makes me skeptical of their other ads..), wish PP and DL had recent reviews vs the ones I am finding from 5-10 yrs ago, I feel more comfortable going w/their properties than a newbie ( & like that I was warned that Allan Yoza is a slumlord so know to stay away from his affordable rooms for rent... and no RV camper van for my Aunt as the bids hit $13K within HALF AN HOUR for a 20 year old model??