I have called and talked to at least 8 different management companies and attempted to contact 20+ apartment complexes and none of them are even willing to talk to me any more once they find out I am coming from out of state.
Things that make it impossible for me to find housing:
1. I have a dog (cats only)
2. I have a large dog (less than 20 lbs is all I hear)
3. I don't currently live in the area
4. I am a bartender so it makes #5 impossible to meet
5. I don't have proof of income at least 3x the rent amount (are you freaking kidding me!!)
- we don't accept out of state income
- we don't accept duel income, it must be provable on one statement
- we can't accept any income that is not stated on a pay stub (I am a bartender my pay stub is $30 if I am lucky!!)
- we don't accept letters of intent to hire that don't have your salary stated
7. Having resorted to Craigslist:
- only 1 in 20 respond back to your inquire
- no one wants a large dog
- CATS only
- I have no idea what neighbor hoods they are talking about I have never lived in Portland before.
I guess it has been a while since I have had to apply for housing, given that I lived in the same house in Ames for 5 years and moved in on a preexisting lease in Texas. Even then the house in Ames was a move to a different rental but with in the same company so they didn't re-screen me so it has been a total of 9 years and things have defiantly changed. Then now do a credit and background check, you have to have proof of income 3 or 4 times the amount of rent and the cost for having a pet is ridiculous. That is if you can find a place that allows large dogs.
Still looking but starting to feel discouraged. Any one have an words of wisdom, or encouragement ...
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