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Apprehensive_Win7370 OP t1_j98a6nj wrote

Reply to comment by roadnotaken in Moving to Adams Morgan ? Help ! by Apprehensive_Win7370

Yes, we try our best to avoid scams 😩 but at the same time, we need to find something ideally before arriving, because temporal options like airbnbs are really expensive ….

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roadnotaken t1_j98airu wrote

It is worth the money to come a week early and find something in person.

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Icy-Bookkeeper-2978 t1_j98js4p wrote

If you can’t afford airbnbs for a couple of weeks then you likely can’t afford Adams Morgan. If you need to sign a lease before arrival I would suggest simply going to the websites of larger apartment buildings that you find on google maps, Zillow, or Redfin. You can find lower priced apartments along Connecticut avenue from Woodley Park to Van Ness. These will be walkable, safe, and metro accessible. Best of luck.

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Apprehensive_Win7370 OP t1_j98lbae wrote

Of course we could, the point is that paying an airbnb (until we find something + until we furnish the ap) + 1 month deposit and 1st month rent + all the furniture is not ideal. In any case, as of course It’s problematic not visiting in person, we will probably wait. Thank you!!

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ThatsALovelyShirt t1_j98jhpz wrote

If you pay money without signing a contract in person and physically seeing the unit, you are 100% going to be scammed.

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colorofmydreams t1_j98okkj wrote

Unless they're renting from a big commercial management company, but it sounds like they can't afford that.

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free_helly t1_j9a8hai wrote

nah you go to the burbs and metro in. Listen to what the people are saying. We know our city.

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