In regards to finding a tenant for my townhouse.....*crickets*.
Not one person has even inquired about living here. I contacted my property manager on Wednesday of last week to tell her I got the job and to see if any traffic had been buzzing around for a potential tenant. I knew nothing had been going on because I know she would have contacted me immediately if there was anyone interested. Since I've got a new time line and sense of urgency now, I asked her to drop the price for the monthly rent and to put a sign in my yard advertising that the place is available. Thus far, it's been almost a week and still...nothing. I also told her to list that the property is available July 1st instead of August 1st to see if that would entice a potential renter. With these changes, I'm hoping and praying that something will happen soon. I'm trying not to stress or worry because after reading over my previous posts, I am reminded how things have come together even when it seems like it's down to the last minute. I am trusting God to work everything out just like I know he will....so there's no need to stress if I'm leaving it in his hands!
Now on to me finding a place to live in. I thought this was going to be the piece of cake part. WRONG! Of course I knew it was going to be dumb expensive to live in Northern VA, but I really didn't know how DUMB expensive it really is. I'm talking $1500 for a one bedroom whole in the wall. Or better yet, $1100 for a 1 bedroom apartment in a very unsafe neighborhood. Smh...sounds like Charlottesville, but the prices weren't that bad. I'm trying to find a roommate, but wouldn't mind living alone. Of course with living alone, I'm trying to find some place that's cheaper than $1200, but for right now, it looks like I'll have to find a roommate if I want something for that price. I'm heading up to the area this weekend to do some searching and am really hoping I find something. My sister suggested that I stay with my brother, but I'm not too sure how that would work out because of some apprehensions I have regarding his financial stability and responsibility. I may revisit the option as I get closer to my start date, but for now, I'm so over looking for a place...and I just started. Sad!
I tell you, this has been a challenging year and I knew it was going to be this way. It's all good though, at the end of the day, I'm making it and taking it one day at a time. I know I'll get through it and everything will be all good. I'm just ready to get settled, be in my new place, and be able to kick back and relax....to finally be able to just breathe!
Stay tuned....
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