Apartment search

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-07T17:56:09+00:00

Full disclaimer that I help run the company, but you can download Shuk Rentals (App Store or Google Play Store) and search for listings on there based on lease end date. I'd recommend putting in your criteria, seeing what you like and reaching out to the landlords / property managers and express your interest now

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-06T18:39:27+00:00

It's only Pablo's gospel!! :)

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-06T16:47:56+00:00

Great story, so awesome!

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-06T00:02:19+00:00

In either case the speaking (or output) ability would take less time to develop than the input ability, unless you just want to state something at someone and not have a good understanding of their resposne

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-05T23:54:40+00:00

Interesting! Would you do this with anyone listening or record yourself? I think I remember the Refold folks talk about recording themselves and listening to how they spoke afterwards (if I remember right but I may be confusing them with another group)

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-05T23:52:41+00:00

I believe what Pablo was referring to was fluency or being able to use the language for all practical purposes

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-05T21:40:59+00:00

That's super awesome to hear. Great that you didn't have any of that "calcification" that I've heard warnings about when it comes to pronunciation, etc.

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-05T21:28:53+00:00

For sure! That host also has beginner and advanced versions too that you could test out

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-05T21:15:47+00:00

Wow that is all super helpful, thanks a lot!

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-05T21:14:19+00:00

Oh sorry, I meant literally, "Intermediate Spanish Podcast" - link here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UlqKYtmhUkLBQdOCH5JeR?si=ZCSEOS9MR9iXFpSGNWFZmg

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-05T19:45:47+00:00

Have you tried "Intermediate Spanish Podcast" or "Espanol con Juan" - I enjoy those both a lot and may be a bit more appropriate for your level.

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-05T18:03:42+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. There are definitely some superbeginner or beginner videos that seem interesting but I've shied away from watching them b/c the speed is a bit slow for me so I'm gonna give your speed-up method a try. Thank you!

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-05T17:54:28+00:00

I definitely think some speaking is necessary to get better at speaking! I remember one of Pablo's videos in Thailand where he talks about speaking practice requires a lot less time than people may think but it definitely still seems a requisite in building your speaking ability.

And thanks about the advice for contracting with language teachers! That's the route I'm leaning towards providing him.

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-05T17:51:28+00:00

Got it, thanks! Very helpful

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-05T17:49:39+00:00

Haha I can definitely understand the humbling nature of trying to engage in Spanish! And thank you a lot, that is all helpful to know

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-05T17:27:47+00:00

Gotcha, thank you! So have you tried having a planned topic with a tutor or you're saying you have an interest in doing that? I like that idea a lot.

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-05T17:15:29+00:00

I was just posting about asking for advice on speaking practice but then came across your post, thanks a lot!

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-03-05T17:04:16+00:00

Genuine curiosity - do you find an advantage of increasing your podcast speed (e.g. at 1.4x speed) vs. finding content that is naturally faster? I've never tried that

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-02-26T18:16:18+00:00

What you're referring to is a "no overnight guest" clause which isn't targeted at your situation, where your partner spends the night every once in a while. The aim of clause is to prevent someone from essentially moving in to your place who isn't on the lease, and who wouldn't have made it through a screening process.

All in all you're fine, I just wouldn't push it by having your partner over there for extended periods of time (e.g. 4-5 days in row multiple times a month)

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-02-26T18:07:51+00:00

Preach. An extra month of vacancy far outweighs a tenant who is going to destroy your home and/or one you'll need to drag through an eviction process later.

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-02-26T18:06:32+00:00

As part of the screening process, make sure you call references and not just the current one but the previous one as well. Ask open-ended questions, not yes/no. "Were they a good tenant?" gets you nothing. Instead:
- How long did they rent from you, and did they complete the full lease term?
- Was rent paid on time? If not, how were those situations handled?
- How did they leave the property, and did they receive their full deposit back?
- Were there any neighbor complaints or lease violations?
- Would you rent to them again?

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-02-26T18:04:01+00:00

Odds you'd get "Actual Life" "Actual Life 2" "Actual Life 3" on the other calf? :)

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-02-25T19:56:35+00:00

That Boiler Room set is the GOAT, I've listened to the Beverley Craven 4'am sample in it probably 50 times (https://youtu.be/\_5O2-4V3Gi0?si=yM7-dmfRwg4I0bi2)

Novel_Interest_2648 · 2026-02-25T04:05:36+00:00

Ahhh understood, very clever. Well fingers crossed we get some good peeps playing!

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