Need a Place to Live

zacm7 · 02-08-2010, 05:55 AM

Hey guys I am new here, moving to BC soon so I thought it would be a great idea to sign up on this forum. i have belonged to a Toronto based motorcycle forum since 06 have been riding since 04 (gtamotorcycle.com same user name). i have owned a 90' rz350, 92' zx7, 00' r6 track bike, rm80 and i just recently sold a 98 cr250.

so heres the scoop:

I work for a company thats transferred me to the burnaby location and i start work on the 22nd of feb. I have been trying to find a little rental until between $500-$800/month in an area near my work...port moody, coquitlam, N burnaby, or even vancouver (anything pretty much except the ghetto). i basically need a place for the 15th...

if anyone can help me out maybe shoot me a contact for a place or even if you know anyone in real estate that knows of any rentals that would be greatly appreciated.

the forum seems pretty chill cant wait to start riding again...was in an accident in june, broke my knee and its taken about 8 months to heal. still feels weird but its 97% better then how it was.

Mighty Kentor · 02-08-2010, 06:11 AM

I can't help with a place to live, but would like to extend a warm and traditional BCSB welcome to you.

zacm7 · 02-08-2010, 06:32 AM

HAHA thanks man, feels good to be moving out west been wanting to my entire life...just sucks that i start driving in 5 days and i dont have any solid place to stay

good to be apart of BCSB.

CHIA · 02-08-2010, 06:44 AM

Only suggestion, up your budget to be much closer to the $800 than the $500...it aint cheap here.

Craigs List is a great place to look:http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/apa/

Oh yeah,

WELCOME

zacm7 · 02-08-2010, 06:56 AM

yea i pay $800 now in Toronto so thats really what i am looking to spend, been looking through CL for 2 weeks now...as soon as i mention i am from TO they dont answer me again, does everyone in BC hate Ontarians? lol

Shovelhead · 02-08-2010, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by zacm7

......as soon as i mention i am from TO they dont answer me again, does everyone in BC hate Ontarians? lol

Not everyone, just most.
Don't take it personal

Welcome

CHIA · 02-08-2010, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by zacm7

does everyone in BC hate Ontarians? lol

Not at all

zacm7

jafkaf81 · 02-08-2010, 07:46 AM

Welcome to BC .....

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This may help get you started http://www.rentbc.com/burnaby_apartments.html

Also maybe try and look for a room to rent for a month once your here ( a hotel or a Room and Board type ) , then spend that time looking for a more permanent place . It's just easier when your local .
Oh and we don't hate Ontarioites , we just hate the Leafs

made Man · 02-08-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by zacm7

yea i pay $800 now in Toronto so thats really what i am looking to spend, been looking through CL for 2 weeks now...as soon as i mention i am from TO they dont answer me again, does everyone in BC hate Ontarians? lol

At least you are not moving to Alberta. There they would just shoot you for that

justanewb · 02-08-2010, 08:36 AM

I have a decent (SMALL) place by myself for around $800..

try the website rentbc.com

that's where I found mine.

Booger · 02-08-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by zacm7

been looking through CL for 2 weeks now...as soon as i mention i am from TO they dont answer me again, does everyone in BC hate Ontarians? lol

You know why they don't respond?

It's because first, you are not here yet, so no face time with you. Second, securing your rent/deposit for the first month can be a problem, and third, you have no history here, so I don't know how credit secure you are, how long you will stay in your job and basically I get no first impression from you.

Take it from me. I am a landlord. And no, I have no place available right now.

Some advice:

Go look for just a room for rent first, ie short term, maybe a couple of months or so. Then spend some quality time looking for a real place, checking out the neighbourhood, etc. to find your place you really want to stay.

Ride4Life · 02-08-2010, 11:51 AM

we have a place for rent in my building , but its double the rent but has 2 bedrooms. in vancouver, close to trains buses and pubs. Withe the size easy to have a room mate and play the 800. if interested let me know and i will PM you the info. Its on Main and 33rd ave in vancouver

Thundercat · 02-08-2010, 12:05 PM

Just to let you know once you live in b.c you can't go back to onterrible, even when I go back to visit family I can't wait to get out of there. As for renting, I second the "short term" advice get a place to stay, feel the city out, and go from there. Oh and don't send anyone a deposit on a place you haven't seen or if the owner is out of town and wants you to wire the money to him. (can't believe people still fall for this) Welcome to the most beautiful place on earth. Don't litter

Altimeter · 02-08-2010, 12:23 PM

You may have a lot more luck once the Olympics clear out. A lot of short term spaces are being rented right now by international employees working the games.

Juha · 02-08-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Thundercat

Just to let you know once you live in b.c you can't go back to onterrible, even when I go back to visit family I can't wait to get out of there. As for renting, I second the "short term" advice get a place to stay, feel the city out, and go from there. Oh and don't send anyone a deposit on a place you haven't seen or if the owner is out of town and wants you to wire the money to him. (can't believe people still fall for this) Welcome to the most beautiful place on earth. Don't litter

That's so true, I moved here from Toronto about 10 years ago and only go back to visit my mom and sister. The plane's wheels can't get off the runway fast enough on the way back. Friends are always asking when am I moving back, the answer is always "the only way I'm moving back is in a pine box".