[xtina]

Agree with UCGal’s assertion: stay in Mira Mesa!

If you want more space, you could also rent a room in a house. Those tend to be cheaper than apartments sometimes, depending on your local.

But plenty of places on Craigslist.

And I preferred it over hotpad just due to its versatility.

[xtina]

Now that you mention it, I myself had my parents visit my place of rent before deciding. Wanted to make sure it was a safe area!

… and I guess I had Tiger parents also.

While we’re on this topic, has anyone used an identity/credit report service such as this http://www.e-renter.com/ to help screen your tenant? Was just wondering how useful this information would be and if it was worth the $30+$2 cost.

[xtina]

Now that you mention it, I myself had my parents visit my place of rent before deciding. Wanted to make sure it was a safe area!

… and I guess I had Tiger parents also.

While we’re on this topic, has anyone used an identity/credit report service such as this http://www.e-renter.com/ to help screen your tenant? Was just wondering how useful this information would be and if it was worth the $30+$2 cost.

[xtina]

Now that you mention it, I myself had my parents visit my place of rent before deciding. Wanted to make sure it was a safe area!

… and I guess I had Tiger parents also.

While we’re on this topic, has anyone used an identity/credit report service such as this http://www.e-renter.com/ to help screen your tenant? Was just wondering how useful this information would be and if it was worth the $30+$2 cost.

[xtina]

Now that you mention it, I myself had my parents visit my place of rent before deciding. Wanted to make sure it was a safe area!

… and I guess I had Tiger parents also.

While we’re on this topic, has anyone used an identity/credit report service such as this http://www.e-renter.com/ to help screen your tenant? Was just wondering how useful this information would be and if it was worth the $30+$2 cost.

[xtina]

Now that you mention it, I myself had my parents visit my place of rent before deciding. Wanted to make sure it was a safe area!

… and I guess I had Tiger parents also.

While we’re on this topic, has anyone used an identity/credit report service such as this http://www.e-renter.com/ to help screen your tenant? Was just wondering how useful this information would be and if it was worth the $30+$2 cost.

[xtina]

Requirements to me seem simple:
– good school district
– 4+ bedrooms
– 3,500 SF or greater
– about a $1M
– newer home / modern style
– nice area
– not too much street noise
– move in condition, no renovations needed

Not to be taken into consideration:
– high HOA/MR/CFD costs
– commute (as he’ll be working from home)
– large yard not necessary

Good luck in your search! Seems like you have done a fair amount of research and should be armed and ready for your trip out next month!

[xtina]

Requirements to me seem simple:
– good school district
– 4+ bedrooms
– 3,500 SF or greater
– about a $1M
– newer home / modern style
– nice area
– not too much street noise
– move in condition, no renovations needed

Not to be taken into consideration:
– high HOA/MR/CFD costs
– commute (as he’ll be working from home)
– large yard not necessary

Good luck in your search! Seems like you have done a fair amount of research and should be armed and ready for your trip out next month!

[xtina]

Requirements to me seem simple:
– good school district
– 4+ bedrooms
– 3,500 SF or greater
– about a $1M
– newer home / modern style
– nice area
– not too much street noise
– move in condition, no renovations needed

Not to be taken into consideration:
– high HOA/MR/CFD costs
– commute (as he’ll be working from home)
– large yard not necessary

Good luck in your search! Seems like you have done a fair amount of research and should be armed and ready for your trip out next month!

[xtina]

Requirements to me seem simple:
– good school district
– 4+ bedrooms
– 3,500 SF or greater
– about a $1M
– newer home / modern style
– nice area
– not too much street noise
– move in condition, no renovations needed

Not to be taken into consideration:
– high HOA/MR/CFD costs
– commute (as he’ll be working from home)
– large yard not necessary

Good luck in your search! Seems like you have done a fair amount of research and should be armed and ready for your trip out next month!

[xtina]

Requirements to me seem simple:
– good school district
– 4+ bedrooms
– 3,500 SF or greater
– about a $1M
– newer home / modern style
– nice area
– not too much street noise
– move in condition, no renovations needed

Not to be taken into consideration:
– high HOA/MR/CFD costs
– commute (as he’ll be working from home)
– large yard not necessary

Good luck in your search! Seems like you have done a fair amount of research and should be armed and ready for your trip out next month!

[xtina]

UCGuy, I’m not much in the mood for crunching numbers now, but I will offer you another point of thought.

You have stated that you are in your early 40s. 30 year loan will take you past your retirement. You need to be able to pay off your mortgage to live comfortably when older! That in it of itself begs urgency. Understandably.

I would also urge you to reconsider the 5 bedroom house. Your housing situation is very much the situation my parents were in when they decided to buy. 3 kids, aging parents. They got a five bedroom house. Now my grandparents have passed away and my sister and I have practically moved out. In a couple more years there will only be two of them living in a 5 bedroom house. I think in hindsight they might have gotten a smaller house and just let everyone swish a bit. Perhaps this will result in a mortgage that is less risky for you at this point.

Very interesting thread.

[xtina]

UCGuy, I’m not much in the mood for crunching numbers now, but I will offer you another point of thought.

You have stated that you are in your early 40s. 30 year loan will take you past your retirement. You need to be able to pay off your mortgage to live comfortably when older! That in it of itself begs urgency. Understandably.

I would also urge you to reconsider the 5 bedroom house. Your housing situation is very much the situation my parents were in when they decided to buy. 3 kids, aging parents. They got a five bedroom house. Now my grandparents have passed away and my sister and I have practically moved out. In a couple more years there will only be two of them living in a 5 bedroom house. I think in hindsight they might have gotten a smaller house and just let everyone swish a bit. Perhaps this will result in a mortgage that is less risky for you at this point.

Very interesting thread.

[xtina]

UCGuy, I’m not much in the mood for crunching numbers now, but I will offer you another point of thought.

You have stated that you are in your early 40s. 30 year loan will take you past your retirement. You need to be able to pay off your mortgage to live comfortably when older! That in it of itself begs urgency. Understandably.

I would also urge you to reconsider the 5 bedroom house. Your housing situation is very much the situation my parents were in when they decided to buy. 3 kids, aging parents. They got a five bedroom house. Now my grandparents have passed away and my sister and I have practically moved out. In a couple more years there will only be two of them living in a 5 bedroom house. I think in hindsight they might have gotten a smaller house and just let everyone swish a bit. Perhaps this will result in a mortgage that is less risky for you at this point.

Very interesting thread.

[xtina]

UCGuy, I’m not much in the mood for crunching numbers now, but I will offer you another point of thought.

You have stated that you are in your early 40s. 30 year loan will take you past your retirement. You need to be able to pay off your mortgage to live comfortably when older! That in it of itself begs urgency. Understandably.

I would also urge you to reconsider the 5 bedroom house. Your housing situation is very much the situation my parents were in when they decided to buy. 3 kids, aging parents. They got a five bedroom house. Now my grandparents have passed away and my sister and I have practically moved out. In a couple more years there will only be two of them living in a 5 bedroom house. I think in hindsight they might have gotten a smaller house and just let everyone swish a bit. Perhaps this will result in a mortgage that is less risky for you at this point.

Very interesting thread.

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