help make a decision for me

[Starla]

Originally Posted by D.

This.

What's it like in your area, D.? Are you in the North Kansas City area... north of Crown Center or more west near the Kansas line? I've looked into homes in Gladstone, but it seems to be tornado alley there.

[vixnix]

If there are no neighbours to hear you playing guitar or music, there are also no neighbours to hear you screaming for help, so that's something to consider IMO.

[reprise85]

wow

[slunken]

I'm looking at both places tomorrow. It's really still a toss up for me. I'm so lazy I'll probably take the first one. I'm ready to move now. I found some compromising spots in the same neighborhood as #1 but haven't gotten any replies or return calls about them.

[yo soy el mejor]

anymore pics?

judging by those and other personal factors, i'd choose #2 if i were you. i don't own a car so living within walking distance to a grocery store and having on-site washer/dryer are high up my list of importance. and that may not be to someone who drives.

so yeah, if i drove like you do, i would definitely prefer more space and windows and no carpet. plus i like quiet so i can make noise. i also don't like densely populated areas and i like lots of greenery and being close to a park. when you say you have walking access to things, what things do you mean? bars? stores? museums? parks?

man, i can't wait to move.

[slunken]

I meant walking to music venues, bars, night life in general. This spot (1) is closer to greenery and the river and all of that too. But the building is more densely populated.

The upside of the 2nd spot is just how gorgeous it is. But it's on the edge of the city proper limits and there are chains and shopping centers nearby. Boring location.

I can post more pics tonight. I still have no idea which to choose.

[run2pee]

I'd go with 2 personally b/c of the neighbor issue. I just moved from a super noisy spot where I wore earplugs 75% of the time I was indoors to a very quiet apartment. It had the high ceilings, wood floor, and was otherwise charming (like your #2 sounds) but between the upstairs neighbor stomping constantly and the landlord's woodshop (yes, woodshop) in the basement I rarely got to enjoy it.

[D.]

Originally Posted by Starla

What's it like in your area, D.? Are you in the North Kansas City area... north of Crown Center or more west near the Kansas line? I've looked into homes in Gladstone, but it seems to be tornado alley there.

Northeast. So like near the KC museum, far enough away from busy, "sketchy" streets like I Independence Ave and Prospect, etc. About 5-7 mins at most to downtown, the northland, all tbe major highways.
We've got a relatively quiet street. Good neighbors. Kinda don't like the fact we don't interact more with all our neighbors but the ones we do we like.

I like Independence and Gladstone and Raytown. They are very blue collar and no frills.

[yo soy el mejor]

Originally Posted by Run To Me

I'd go with 2 personally b/c of the neighbor issue. I just moved from a super noisy spot where I wore earplugs 75% of the time I was indoors to a very quiet apartment. It had the high ceilings, wood floor, and was otherwise charming (like your #2 sounds) but between the upstairs neighbor stomping constantly and the landlord's woodshop (yes, woodshop) in the basement I rarely got to enjoy it.

ya, as a homebody, that's some bullshit. the bars and venues i can walk to isn't as important as peace and space and light when i'd rather be home most nights.

[Trotskilicious]

bars and venues i can walk to means lots of drunks and noise

[slunken]

from my experience, if these things (bars and venues) aren't close by - i won't go out of my way to drive to them. it's not necessarily the places themselves, but the proximity of the places. i like having the options close at hand. neighborhood spots.

i'm just worried that my already dwindling social life will disappear completely if i move too far away from these things. as an example, one of my open mic spots will now be two blocks away if i choose number one. if i choose number two - i will have to drive 20 minutes, find a place to park, all those hassley things that make me talk my self out of doing things.

i'm so torn

[vixnix]

don't be torn, and don't be seduced by anything but location.

What are the three rules of real estate? Location, location, and location. That's all. Follow the rules, you'll never be disappointed. Break them and be sad.

[slunken]

Originally Posted by vixnix

What are the three rules of real estate? Location, location, and location.

i forgot about this. thanks

[Eulogy]

If you have to drive to get anywhere fun then don't move there.

[Trotskilicious]

you guys aint from the west lol

[myosis]

these three rules of real estate mostly apply when you're buying

[vixnix]

they apply just as much, for different reasons, when you're renting. Location is everything.

[slunken]

Originally Posted by Trotskilicious

you guys aint from the west lol

"the west"

[Cool As Ice Cream]

can you find another place in a good location that doesn't have thin walls?
how thin are the walls?
thin walls would bother me.

[yo soy el mejor]

i like quiet and spacious locations. locations. locations.

i mean, your home itself is a location.

[yo soy el mejor]

it sounds like you've made your decision, though. aren't you seeing the places today?

[slunken]

i looked at the "shitty" one today. it's not as bad as i thought. the walls aren't that thin and only one wall would be shared (not going to be sandwiched in between two units).

as far as other places, i'm just waiting to be called back to set up a showing. i found a couple of other possibilities in the same location and they're older houses with more privacy.

[hnibos]

Just don't get a dui

[slunken]

why?

[hnibos]

It's just important that you don't, man

[slunken]

that makes sense.

[slunken]

i probably shouldn't murder either.