This is NOT where we live.Now for the apt hunting saga, or Why it may be faster, easier & cheaper to join a band of accordian playing gypsies from Romania and live in a covered wagon for the next year...
1.If you look like a college student (I swear, we were asked this numerous times) then there are no apts available.
2. If you get pissed and tell them (IN SPANISH, of course) that you are a 40 year old professor from America who has no kids, dogs, cats, birds or invalid elderly parents, then suddenly there is a 2,000 sq foot penthouse available for $3500 US.
3. If you hire an agent, it costs 1 month's rent fee, 1st month's rent PLUS 3-6 month escrow account at the local bank. A reasonable apt is 1000 euros + 1000 + 1000 + 3-6,000...do you see where I am going with this? Make room in the caravan, gitanos!
4. If you meet an old man whose tenant just died, AND he likes you, you can get the rent down to 800 euros, only 1 month up front, and you can move in today. Of course, there's no ac, the fridge is dormitory size, and there are only twin beds, BUT there is a balcony and the view is great.
5. If there are no openings in the gypsy caravan, you go to your job and complain about the situation and hope someone can help!
1.If you look like a college student (I swear, we were asked this numerous times) then there are no apts available.
2. If you get pissed and tell them (IN SPANISH, of course) that you are a 40 year old professor from America who has no kids, dogs, cats, birds or invalid elderly parents, then suddenly there is a 2,000 sq foot penthouse available for $3500 US.
3. If you hire an agent, it costs 1 month's rent fee, 1st month's rent PLUS 3-6 month escrow account at the local bank. A reasonable apt is 1000 euros + 1000 + 1000 + 3-6,000...do you see where I am going with this? Make room in the caravan, gitanos!
4. If you meet an old man whose tenant just died, AND he likes you, you can get the rent down to 800 euros, only 1 month up front, and you can move in today. Of course, there's no ac, the fridge is dormitory size, and there are only twin beds, BUT there is a balcony and the view is great.
5. If there are no openings in the gypsy caravan, you go to your job and complain about the situation and hope someone can help!
2 comments:
Hey Roberto,
Sounds like you guys are fitting right in. Mark my words - you're never going to leave!
Have fun,
Billy Bob (Jon)
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