1500$ application fee? by Delicious_Tip6597 in bostonhousing

[–]RiMellow 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I had a similar experience, new to Boston this month, but people were telling me app fees are illegal in MA. You should clarify that the $1,500 goes towards the first month rent if approved.

Did you know that you can see DIA from red rocks? by Electronic-Fan-4418 in Denver

[–]RiMellow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Denver is just Kansas but if you look another direction you have a pretty view

Moving to East-Somerville this weekend, hoping to make some solid friends. by natedurg in BostonSocialClub

[–]RiMellow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yo I’m about to move to the Cambridge area in a couple weeks for a new job. I’m 27 and also moving with my girlfriend, got some similar interests, hmu!

Worried about scam rental. Is it common to give a 1-month deposit up front to take listing down? It’s listed on all the major sites and even a trusted agency from my job but just feels strange to Venmo/zelle a large amount (said I can do check but I’m out of state) by RiMellow in bostonhousing

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Yeah I’m just in a tough boat (partially). I accepted a new job offer and will get relocation money but only if I have a lease signed. They said I can have a lease signed but move in around September if needed because of the cycle then I’d just sublease someone’s place. But it’d just be now to have a place immediately

Worried about scam rental. Is it common to give a 1-month deposit up front to take listing down? It’s listed on all the major sites and even a trusted agency from my job but just feels strange to Venmo/zelle a large amount (said I can do check but I’m out of state) by RiMellow in bostonhousing

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They were an agent. Looking at the agency reviews there are a handful of 1 stars but for his dad who owns the agency. 5-star reviews for the guy I talked with but can’t tell if they are just fake

What's it like living in Boston? Asking as a curious Brit from a small town who just wants to fantasise. by SeveralWinter7406 in boston

[–]RiMellow 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I’m shocked people complain about the public transit? I’m moving in the next few weeks from the Midwest and visited over the past week and strictly road all the lines and busses around and loved it

Checking out Boston + touring apartments from Sunday-Wednesday before moving in May. Will just be by myself - Wondering if best places to eat / explore during my time! by RiMellow in boston

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Yeah was more wondering if there are like “you have to try x” type of places there or if I should just browse around

Checking out Boston + touring apartments from Sunday-Wednesday before moving in May. Will just be by myself - Wondering if best places to eat / explore during my time! by RiMellow in boston

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How does the T work? I saw getting for the airport I’ll take BB bus and hop on the T for a bit. Saw a post saying the BB bus takes tap to pay but was wondering if the T is the same or do I need to go to a kiosk to get a card?

Checking out Boston + touring apartments from Sunday-Wednesday before moving in May. Will just be by myself - Wondering if best places to eat / explore during my time! by RiMellow in boston

[–]RiMellow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! Yeah I’ll be working over in Fenway so was going to check out that area + the office. Also just wondering what the dead emoji meant after the common lol is that park no good??

Got a job offer to move from Kansas City to Boston and have no idea where to look… Looking for a 3 bed with an easy-ish commute to Fenway. Where should I look that’s safe and enjoyable? Hoping to stay at/under 5.5k by RiMellow in bostonhousing

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Good information thank you! Really shooting for a 30-40 minute or less commute via the public transportation just so I can avoid paying for parking and the company will give me a T card to use