08-13-2008, 10:31 PM
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It's not easy being green!
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: In the tubes to Vancouver Island
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I need a roommate
I live in a two bedroom condo in Inglewood and I need a roommate to help pay my bills. But I need a roommate who doesn't come with their own stuff really, because frankly, my place is full of everything someone needs.
Does anyone have suggestions on how to market my place for that type of roommate or where I can advertise?
Anyone have experience with something like Rentfaster?
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08-13-2008, 10:49 PM
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One of the Nine
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Those sites like rentfaster are bullshizz. They call me every time I advertise a suite and the two times I used them, I paid the fee, but nary a tenant was found (or even interviewed) through them.
They make you pay them to put your ad on a gazillion sites (wait... no... on the Herald and the Sun a gazillion times) with stupid banners that people have to register and/or jump through hoops to get your phone number to inquire about the rest of the questions that are not in the ad.
It's like paying a used car lot to sell your old beater. They cahrge you and then give you less than you were expecting. [/rentalagencyrant]
Good old Calgary Herald. I've never wavered and 80% of my tenants have come through them. Craigslist and Kijiji are very good supplementary places to advertise. Some might even say that they're becoming THE place to advertise. And they're free. Just a bit of time from you.
Just say NO to those stupid rental agencies.
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08-13-2008, 10:56 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Jose, CA
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if you live in Inglewood, California.......I would try Craigslist.
Roommates.com is also very popular in California
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08-13-2008, 11:01 PM
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It's not easy being green!
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: In the tubes to Vancouver Island
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No.. The becoming yuppie neighbourhood in Calgary..
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08-13-2008, 11:03 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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You could head over to the U of C, MRC, or SAIT and put up an ad on thier bulliten boards.
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08-13-2008, 11:11 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: 103 104END 106 109 111 117 122 202 203 207 208 216 217 219 221 222 224 225 313 317 HC G
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Don't get a roommate. You are thinking of the money right now, but think of your sanity later  Every roommate I've ever had was a mistake and I'm happy to pay double rent now 
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08-13-2008, 11:24 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Southern California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OilersBaby
if you live in Inglewood, California.......I would try Craigslist.
Roommates.com is also very popular in California
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If you live in Inglewood, California...move somewhere safe!
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08-13-2008, 11:31 PM
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Franchise Player
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Facebook, you can advertise on their marketplace and then check out the respondents pages to see if they are crazy nuts or not.
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08-13-2008, 11:35 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Calgary
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Hmm... my best friend from London is moving here on Sept 16... what is the rent?
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08-14-2008, 12:50 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
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yeah what's the rent.
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08-14-2008, 08:11 AM
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Norm!
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Wanted one hot tomato as a room mate
Must enjoy light man handling and heavy housework.
Contact the Captain at Klondike 555-1212
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Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!
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08-14-2008, 08:37 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by RW99
Don't get a roommate. You are thinking of the money right now, but think of your sanity later Every roommate I've ever had was a mistake and I'm happy to pay double rent now |
I agree. My ex just moved out, and now I have double the rent to pay in a 3 bedroom house. I'm going to cut all expenses, just to try to keep it to myself. You may regret a roomy.
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08-14-2008, 08:53 AM
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Crushed
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: The Sc'ank
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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
Wanted one hot tomato as a room mate
Must enjoy light man handling and heavy housework.
Contact the Captain at Klondike 555-1212
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Unfortunately, I only enjoy heavy manhandling and light housework. Too bad. 
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08-14-2008, 08:56 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Originally Posted by Eastern Girl
Unfortunately, I only enjoy heavy manhandling and light housework. Too bad. |
Compromises can be made.
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08-14-2008, 08:58 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: In my office, at the Ministry of Awesome!
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Ha Ha, Manhandling.
I believe it was StoneCole, who coined the phrase "would you like to Manhandle MY Manhandle?"
Pure gold.
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THE SHANTZ WILL RISE AGAIN.
 <-----Check the Badge bitches. You want some Awesome, you come to me!
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08-14-2008, 09:00 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Toronto
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Does UofC have a housing/roommate registry? In Edmonton, the UofA housing registry is a great resource and how I found my last 2 roommates.
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08-14-2008, 09:47 AM
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Norm!
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Originally Posted by Eastern Girl
Unfortunately, I only enjoy heavy manhandling and light housework. Too bad. |
Well geez, in your case I'd hire a maid
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Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!
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08-14-2008, 01:14 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: In my office, at the Ministry of Awesome!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bring_Back_Shantz
Ha Ha, Manhandling.
I believe it was StoneCole, who coined the phrase "would you like to Manhandle MY Manhandle?"
Pure gold.
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Whoops, I was mistaken, it was in fact Hulkrogan who coined that phrase.
All inquiries in regards to manhandling someones manhandle can be directed to him.
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