So, despite all the pre-conceived thoughts about Detroit (that it may be run-down, or vacant, or a dump), finding a place to live is actually quite hard because, for the most part, none of those things are true. Detroit is, in fact, coming back! I just recently learned too that the guy the runs Quicken Loans is pouring money into the city trying to help revive it, so props to him, he sounds like quite THE MAN! That is slightly off the topic of this blog though...
Anyway, Jimmy and I are running out of time to sign a lease, and as we are not going to be receiving very much money to live off over the next year, our rent needs to be considerably inexpensive, which again, narrows the renting pool. Tomorrow we are planning on heading into the city to tour the Town Apartments, Lafayette Towers (super nice, but may be a little above our price ceiling), Greektown Lofts, and the Lofts at John-R. We are hoping that they are all quite stellar places, making our decision a little more difficult, but at least we will get the choice, ya know?! I have been trying to get a hold of a lady that leases houses in Woodbridge (beautiful area) for very reasonable prices, but she never called me back. I guess she didn't think I was serious, or just doesn't want to make money every month for 12 months that bad...
I am hoping that tomorrow goes smooth and that Jimmy and I have a place signed by the end of the week so that this feeling of dread about where we are going to live can be behind us (or me at least). If anyone has any ideas on some nice places to live for a reasonable price, let me know please!!!!
#makebetterhappen
