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What is your opinion on renting one of those "basement apartments"?
Posted on 5/4/13 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 5/4/13 at 8:56 pm
Like a converted basement into basically an apartment. What do you call these? A "mother in-law" basement or something?
When I get back from Nashville I'll be on the road a lot and possibly end up moving within a year or so. I'm thinking this could be an option but have no idea what to type in on craigslist to find one of these
Anyone have any experiences with this? How'd it turn out?
When I get back from Nashville I'll be on the road a lot and possibly end up moving within a year or so. I'm thinking this could be an option but have no idea what to type in on craigslist to find one of these
Anyone have any experiences with this? How'd it turn out?
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Posted on 5/4/13 at 8:58 pm to cas4t
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have no idea what to type in on craigslist to find one of these
Type "shitty, dank arse basement apartment."
You should be fine.
Posted on 5/4/13 at 8:59 pm to Mizzeaux
So you think it's a bad idea I assume
I don't move until Novemberish so nothing is set in stone
I don't move until Novemberish so nothing is set in stone
Posted on 5/4/13 at 9:02 pm to cas4t
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I'm thinking this could be an option but have no idea what to type in on craigslist to find one of these
Try typing "rape cave."
Posted on 5/4/13 at 9:03 pm to cas4t
It just seems brutal. I don't know where you're living, but there always seems to be a few little cheapy apartment complexes available. I know most of my friends found them.
The one friend I had that was in a home apartment always had issues getting stuff fixed. At least with a complex you'll have someone to bitch at that doesn't live on top of you.
The one friend I had that was in a home apartment always had issues getting stuff fixed. At least with a complex you'll have someone to bitch at that doesn't live on top of you.
Posted on 5/4/13 at 9:06 pm to Mizzeaux
It's not really a money thing, seeing as how my rent was pretty expensive before I left for Minnesota. But I'd be in Nashville.
You may not know the area, but in case you do, I'm looking in the Belmont and/or Vandy area.
Both areas kinda come together.
You may not know the area, but in case you do, I'm looking in the Belmont and/or Vandy area.
Both areas kinda come together.
Posted on 5/4/13 at 9:12 pm to cas4t
Really depends on where you're renting. My ex had one for about a year but it was in a former 1890's mansion that was split up into apartments and completely restored. He found it just driving around looking for apartments. It was great for him living by himself, knowing it was just a temporary spot.
Here's a pic from the neighborhood website. It's the blue building in the forefront.
I'd stay away from Craiglist though.
Here's a pic from the neighborhood website. It's the blue building in the forefront.
I'd stay away from Craiglist though.
Posted on 5/4/13 at 9:14 pm to BluegrassBelle
See, that's what I'm kinda picturing. Not really just a suburban house with a finished basement
Where is that at?
Craigslist is probably not the best idea. Idk where to look though on the internet :(
Where is that at?
Craigslist is probably not the best idea. Idk where to look though on the internet :(
Posted on 5/4/13 at 9:19 pm to cas4t
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Where is that at?
Belgravia Ct. here in Louisville.
It's part of St. James Court. When they had the Southern Exposition here in the 1880s, they sold the plots and created a high-end district for some of the wealthiest people in Louisville. There's no immediate street access and is considering a "walking court". Still has the original (and functioning) gas lights from the late 1800s and a huge cast iron fountain in the middle of the court.
LINK
Posted on 5/4/13 at 9:20 pm to cas4t
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Craigslist is probably not the best idea. Idk where to look though on the internet :(
If you're looking at a particular neighborhood sometimes their neighborhood associations will have websites with apartment listings.
Posted on 5/4/13 at 9:24 pm to wadewilson
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Try typing "rape cave."
rape is a strong word.
OP, try "grape cave"
Posted on 5/4/13 at 9:27 pm to BluegrassBelle
hmm that's what I'll try to find then. I'm finding some open-layout brick style lofts now too.
Posted on 5/4/13 at 9:52 pm to cas4t
I'm a former Minnesotan myself, I find that the "basement apartments" are far, FAR worse in the south. Here in Baton Rouge, we call them "indoor pools." In Nashville, be ready to run a dehumidifier 24/7 in summer. It'll still stink. 
Posted on 5/4/13 at 10:06 pm to ChemTigrrrl
The more I look the more I think I'm just going to try to find an open-spaced loft right outside of downtown
Having some trouble though
Having some trouble though
Posted on 5/4/13 at 10:08 pm to JimMorrison
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rape is a strong word.
Struggle snuggle cave?
Posted on 5/4/13 at 10:09 pm to ChemTigrrrl
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I'm a former Minnesotan myself, I find that the "basement apartments" are far, FAR worse in the south. Here in Baton Rouge, we call them "indoor pools." In Nashville, be ready to run a dehumidifier 24/7 in summer. It'll still stink.
I have never seen a basement apt in BR. That's a terrible idea.
Posted on 5/4/13 at 10:10 pm to wadewilson
Is a wide-open loft style deal called a flat?
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Posted on 5/4/13 at 10:16 pm to cas4t
Nah, a flat has at least 1 bedroom.
Posted on 5/4/13 at 10:24 pm to cas4t
Are you talking about a studio apartment?
Posted on 5/4/13 at 10:31 pm to BluegrassBelle
That's what I'm looking for, but I when I type in studio it's just showing me regular apartments.
(Not on CL anymore btw
(Not on CL anymore btw
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