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<p>I went in earlier today and the best I could do was $45 increase per month. The property manager started at $75 yesterday and dropped down to $50 on the phone so I was hoping to get her down to no rent increase. After showing her my research and how other IAC communities were offering...

<p>Thanks for the tips guys. I did a bunch of research in the last 2 hours and found that 5 new non IAC communities are going up in Irvine just blocks from my complex in the next few months so there is going to be very aggressive competition in this area. Also, I see a ton of craiglists ads...

<p>My lease is up in April and I just got a call from my property manager wondering if we can hammer out the details of the new lease before the formal letter went out. I am in a 2b/2b that is 1000+ sq ft and has washer/dryer and 1 real garage for $1890 a month. She started with $100 increase...

I am in the high tech industry and have customers all over the country. Almost all of them have seen significant slow down in their businesses and they span many verticals so its not just 1 type of business. Personally, I think we are heading into a serious recession. Just check out the...

<p>If the current rent is $1200 for 750 sq ft, thats $1.60 per sq ft. My apt. is 1030 sq ft so it would be $1648. That means that I am paying $250 more than the same sized place in Costa Mesa. However, I doubt it comes with all appliances including laundry and is nice inside as a new IAC apt...

CM_Dude - how big is your place. $1000/month is amazing! We have a 2b/2b IAC apt and our rent is $1900- I looked into Costa Mesa before moving into Irvine and I could only save $200 max per month and not have an in-apt washer and dryer which is a huge inconvenience. If I could save...

<p>I live in Villa Coronado and give it a 7/10. I have lived in 10 apartments or so and here is my brief overview:</p> <p>Freeway - I live in the buildings close to the leasing office which are as far as possible from the freeway and I don't hear the freeway most of the time. I work from...

<p>IT_Guy - I have been thinking about the same things a lot lately. I grew up in a very savings oriented family and have saved up quite a bit now and it really irks me to think that my savings will be worth less than they are today just because its in the form of the USD. </p> <p>From...

<p>If I remember correctly, the high HOAs were due to the concierge services and amenties which were supposed to be much better than even a 5-star hotel.</p> <p>By the way, I don't think the actual product sucks and would actually love to live in such a high rise. The biggest downfall for...

<p>There seems to be a ton of places on the net to buy coins and bars. Do you buy from any local dealer? I know a bunch of jewelers that sell gold coins but wondering if there are better sources.</p> <p> </p>

<p>For all the gold buyers, are you buying physical metal or buying stocks that track gold? </p>

<p>This is on topic but won't really help you trooper.</p> <p>For the newer communities, this is a great resource: <a href="http://www.insidetract.com/">http://www.insidetract.com/</a> </p> <p>I know many RE agents have access to the CDs which basically shows them every tract floorplan and...

<p>Graphix - what do you mean you might be upside down in inflation adjusted terms? If there is inflation, your house is locked into a low price but your income will only go up. Basically, the payment will look smaller and smaller. </p> <p>I always thought the best use of a house is a hedge...

<p>I lived out of a suitcase for nearly 3 years. It wasn't bad as it sounds...for a part of it, I lived in hotel rooms and the other part, I moved into my inlaws's house due to a short (turned out to be long) project. I always had the modern comforts like bed, desk, tv but everything I...

<p>I feel sad reading that blog. We all like making fun of the RE folks but she is a person who is clearly struggling. </p>

I will definitely ask around. Seems like a lot of us work from home :) My wife's manager just approved her to work 2 days a week from home. I am kind of nervous cause this is my space between 8-5! heh...

<p>RH and JP - Saying that this board is full of bitter renters is far from the truth. I am sure there are a few people here who are bitter and can't afford to but if you look back at the archives, there was an early thread regarding the annual incomes, savings, and purchase plans for board...

<p>I remember a similar scam that almost happened to us in Irvine of all places. My wife and I were looking at some private rentals and came across one that we liked. The "owner" met us at the property and seemed like a very nice guy. The pricing was great and we just needed to put a cashiers...

<p>Jbatz - my biggest concern is that 1200 sq ft is awfully small, esp. if you plan to have children. My wife and I are in a IAC apt. and we get 1100 sq ft for $2000/month and it definitely feels tight. </p> <p>Also, the 1200 sq ft is split amongst 2 levels so that makes each area feel even...

<p>I am in high tech sales and have many customers with offices in Irvine. I can ask around to see if any of them have extra space that they would like to rent out. </p> <p>Out of curiousity, if the space is just for 1 salesperson that is working month-to-month, why provide an office at all...