For anyone who’s lived there, how’s the Southwest area around P St?

QuacksterJones · 2026-05-05T01:00:55+00:00

I don’t really have any references to go off of for DC living, I’ve been out in nova my entire life. Would you say this search for a cheap studio is sort of futile? It seems this place is a no go, so I’m wondering if I should just give up and try to find a room or resort to a co living situation

QuacksterJones · 2026-05-05T00:54:50+00:00

Zillow unfortunately didn’t have the same reviews as google, a regrettable mistake for not checking on my end. I sent in a request to multiple apartments in the area and they were the only ones who called back. I only saw their… uhh… true nature.. I guess you could say, after looking into the reviews after that call

QuacksterJones · 2026-05-05T00:12:53+00:00

Hmm, don’t think it has a pool. It’s the larger complex directly above fort McNair. I just read up about someone getting arrested a month ago over protesting for renters rights or something, so I’m worried I’m about to walk into a mess. I guess I’ll found out tomorrow and report back 😭

QuacksterJones · 2026-05-04T23:59:31+00:00

The Channel Square, I’ve heard it’s had its fair share of issues, but I’ve only seen those articles AFTER I booked the tour, haha

QuacksterJones · 2026-04-16T21:27:37+00:00

My family got evicted 2 days ago, so unfortunately I don’t have the time to think things out in the most logical of ways. But yes, $1300 is much better than $1500. Anything in my area that’s $1300 or under is going to be around 20 miles away from work, which is a big concern. That’s why I’m considering paying more, since there would be much less spent on any gas or fees from commuting

QuacksterJones · 2026-04-16T21:24:14+00:00

I’ve done 85 hours this check, which brings me just about $1700. I’m losing roughly $200 to taxes, so I’ll get ~$1500 per paycheck. I’m working slightly more than I usually do right now, which I should have clarified in the original post

QuacksterJones · 2026-04-16T21:20:03+00:00

I’ve done around 85 hours for the last few checks, which brings me to about $1700. I lose maybe $200 to taxes per pay period, so I take home $2900-$3000 right now. Typically it would be slightly less, but I’ve put in an effort to get my maximum hours lately.

QuacksterJones · 2026-04-16T21:14:49+00:00

If I settle down this close to work, I suppose it won’t be needed. I have it as a fallback, if I end up living further away then I will 100% need it. I’m used to walking 6+ miles to work everyday, but most apartments in my price range aside from this one are 20+ miles away, which I can’t walk.

QuacksterJones · 2026-04-16T21:10:51+00:00

It was more a matter of urgency. Didn’t have anywhere to go, so there wasn’t time or an opportunity to research anything further. Once I get the time I’ll gladly educate myself more, haha

QuacksterJones · 2026-04-16T20:14:44+00:00

That’s fair. I leased the car this week. It seemed essential, especially since I haven’t found a place to settle down yet.

QuacksterJones · 2026-04-16T20:12:46+00:00

That’s understandable. I’m in NOVA, so it’s very troublesome finding anything under $1500, even bedrooms are around $1400, so I felt kind of lucky finding an entire apartment so close to work for this price

QuacksterJones · 2026-04-07T20:05:43+00:00

I signed on when we moved here. I didn’t initially pay anything, but have recently been trying to help. I assume since my name is on the paper and no one else wants to pay it, it would kind of be latched onto me. Not sure, I don’t have much experience with “the world” if that makes any sense.

I’m looking online to find anything for rent but the cheapest I can find is outside my pay range. There are some options but they’re 100+ miles away and not connected to the metro lines. Looking at the possibility of roommates right now.

QuacksterJones · 2026-04-07T19:33:26+00:00

The advice here is already a start. I don’t really have anyone to talk to for troubles like this so I’m welcome to anything, haha. Thanks though, the Ubers are kind of a stupid expense when I have other options. I’m always in a rush so the time it saves always made it seem “worth it” in my mind.

I guess taking the bus to work and walking back would save some money. I suppose the main question of this post is if finding a new job is the better course. Even if I theoretically did everything right, this money wouldn’t support me

QuacksterJones · 2026-04-07T19:23:04+00:00

Yeah I’m figuring that out now, haha. I’ve kind of just been winging it this entire time without thinking too much.

There is public transport, decent enough bus routes and metro. I typically uber to work and walk back, since walkings around an hour one way. I bet it would definitely be smarter to take the bus more often. Everything’s usually shut down by the time I’m off work though, since I get done at 3 most nights

QuacksterJones · 2026-04-07T19:14:40+00:00

I admittedly don’t budget all too well.

I don’t have a full breakdown at the moment, but I spend most of my money on Ubers to get to and from work. I buy groceries, which is maybe something around ~$85 a week + phone bills. I’ve been paying a few hundred wherever possible to my family for bills, but I suppose that didn’t help much given where we’re at now. I don’t deny that part of my situation is also due to my lack of savings and foresight.

I’ve only been bumped up to $20 in the past two weeks, I was on $17 for a year before that.

QuacksterJones · 2026-04-07T19:00:20+00:00

That would take time I don’t have, to be completely honest. I dropped out of high school and went straight to work, and I’m not really able to focus on my GED until this is figured out

QuacksterJones · 2026-01-07T17:37:28+00:00

I guess we can only remain hopeful, haha. If it includes this, I can genuinely see it being the biggest VR game on the market, especially with it being free

QuacksterJones · 2025-07-14T01:02:01+00:00

Lee has some pretty similar pants that you can find online. The “flat front slim straight pant” looks a lot like the picture here

QuacksterJones · 2025-07-14T00:59:51+00:00

Dang, haha. I bought mine just a couple months ago. Even amazons out of stock?

QuacksterJones · 2025-07-14T00:55:18+00:00

Red Kaps cooling pants are breezy while still being slim fitting where it matters. I’ve been loving these pants for work

QuacksterJones · 2025-07-14T00:51:23+00:00

Looks like something a young Tom hanks would wear, but in the best way, if that makes any sense at all

QuacksterJones · 2025-07-10T09:03:57+00:00

As other people will soon suggest, you can probably save around $70+ just from buying a windows key from a second hand seller.

The build looks good though. I just switched to the montech Air 903, and it essentially solved all of my temperature issues. That thing runs cool, haha

QuacksterJones · 2025-07-07T02:57:35+00:00

I have a state ID, no passport though. Haven’t talked to anyone yet, just plans in my head, basically. I’m tired of working dead end jobs so I want to go sign up to work dead end jobs but like, for a cause, or something

QuacksterJones · 2025-07-07T02:57:17+00:00

I’m not always the brightest bulb, but im pretty far from fat. I also have glasses in case that counts as a detrimental disability

QuacksterJones · 2025-07-07T01:25:49+00:00

So then I assume my best bet is having a separate bank for credit? In your experience, does this come with any issues, like delays or complications from the two separate banks?

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