ASBURY PARK MUTUAL AID NETWORK
Neighbors helping neighbors
About
We believe that neighbors should support and empower one another and help people get what they need right now.
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Contact
Want to get involved?
Asbury Park Mutual Aid Network[email protected]
1st Step:
Get accounts with as many of these search engines as possible. This way, you can get e-mail notifications when something becomes available.Search them every day.
New listings are always showing up.www.rentalhousingdeals.com
www.spareroom.com
www.roomster.com
www.doorsteps.com
www.zillow.com
www.hotpads.com
www.apartments.com
www.trulia.com
www.apartmentfinder.com
www.fourrent.com
www.rent.com2nd Step:
Get on as many waitlists as possible.
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3rd Step:
Make looking for a place part of your daily routine. Dedicate at least two hours a day to making phone calls and sending out emails. Understand that during the weekends there will not be much going on so much the legwork has to come between Mon-Fri. On the weekends search the web
and make a list of places you are interested in. This way when Monday comes you can be in action.4th Step:
Although the real estate industry is full of unsavory people, no one wants to rent their place to someone who has a chip on their shoulder or is disrespectful. Laandlords, like the rest of us, want to feel safe and comfortable with who they are thinking of entering into a business contract. When speaking with landlords try
to be as honest and forthright as possible without sharing anything that would turn them off. Try to put yourself in their shoes and ask yourself what would you want to hear from someone renting your property.
At the same time do your due diligence as well.Final and Most Important Step:
Don't Give Up!