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Ecofolux2427 OP t1_izmnwch wrote

Reply to comment by shapovalovts in What gives, landlords?? by Ecofolux2427

I take home 3K a month, looking for a place for $1,500.

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aries_burner_809 t1_izmq1yr wrote

Do you really mean Boston because I’m seeing pretty much no true 1br apartments for $1500. Median looks like $3000. What’s your radius?

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Ecofolux2427 OP t1_izms4gh wrote

No not Boston. Areas like Lowell, Marlborough, Worcester, etc.

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jp112078 t1_izmyb08 wrote

Well, those areas are a different story and no offense, but lots of people in those places fuck over their landlords. You also got to remember that in MA it’s VERY difficult to evict someone so landlords need to be even more cautious. I agree with others that a co signed lease is the way to go

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minimagoo77 t1_iznj1j0 wrote

So, not actually looking in Boston? They’re not considered remotely part of Boston so this is confusing. Those towns operate a little bit different than the landlords inside Boston. Nobody’s going to care about your retirement savings. If you have somebody who can co-sign then go that route. I’m sure there’s a bit more to this story than meets the eyes. I wouldn’t blame a landlord for not taking you on yo an extent because in those areas, they’ve probably have had more than their fair share of being burned by tenants.

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Apprehensive_Text_68 t1_izqdhvl wrote

When I was making around 3k a month several years ago I could only afford living in a janky 4 bedroom with 3 roommates and no kitchen in Dorchester. You may have a chance subletting or renting a room.

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Ecofolux2427 OP t1_izo61vc wrote

Why 10 downvotes for making 3K? Are people offended I don't make more money, wtf??

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[deleted] t1_izop7d5 wrote

I think people assumed you were looking in Boston proper, where $1,500 is impossible to find.

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techdweeb321 t1_izobzwb wrote

Yeah honestly it’s not enough. I’m sorry but it’s just the reality.

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