Comments on: My Rental Agent Runs Linux http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/ Absence makes the heart grow fungus Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:03:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Steve http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2729 Steve Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:15:45 +0000 http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/#comment-2729 The townhouses at 236-242 Garden St. are wonderful, though I have no idea if they're available. Gutted in 2004, backyard w/ patio, big park across the street, off-street parking for 2 cars (4 in a pinch), and great landlords (really!). I lived there 2004-2006, I'd still be there if I hadn't bought a house. Rindge Ave near Alewife isn't the best place to be, though if you survived Area 4 or the area around Prospect St you'll be fine. As Marina said, be sure to check out craigslist - lots of good stuff there. There are some really nice places tucked behind Porter Square. Oh, and do whatever possible to avoid apartments owned/managed by Investments Limited. There are not words to describe the misery of renting from them. If you don't believe me, ask http://aptratings.com. The townhouses at 236-242 Garden St. are wonderful, though I have no idea if they’re available. Gutted in 2004, backyard w/ patio, big park across the street, off-street parking for 2 cars (4 in a pinch), and great landlords (really!). I lived there 2004-2006, I’d still be there if I hadn’t bought a house.

Rindge Ave near Alewife isn’t the best place to be, though if you survived Area 4 or the area around Prospect St you’ll be fine.

As Marina said, be sure to check out craigslist - lots of good stuff there. There are some really nice places tucked behind Porter Square.

Oh, and do whatever possible to avoid apartments owned/managed by Investments Limited. There are not words to describe the misery of renting from them. If you don’t believe me, ask http://aptratings.com.

]]> By: Marina http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2714 Marina Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:41:46 +0000 http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/#comment-2714 When I was looking for an apartment in this area, the best options I had were not advertised by agents, but by individuals on craigslist. There are usually fewer of those, but you should check them out! When I was looking for an apartment in this area, the best options I had were not advertised by agents, but by individuals on craigslist. There are usually fewer of those, but you should check them out!

]]> By: Will http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2707 Will Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:45:15 +0000 http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/#comment-2707 The sweet, alluring, tantalizing coos of Davis Square beckon you.... Bryan... Bryan.... Come live near Davis Square.... If you need help moving, let me know. The sweet, alluring, tantalizing coos of Davis Square beckon you…. Bryan… Bryan…. Come live near Davis Square….

If you need help moving, let me know.

]]> By: Christopher Blizzard http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2706 Christopher Blizzard Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:44:27 +0000 http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/#comment-2706 BABIES. FEAR THEM. BABIES. FEAR THEM.

]]> By: Bryan Clark http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2705 Bryan Clark Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:43:29 +0000 http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/#comment-2705 Hush Blizzard! Will not happen! Hush Blizzard! Will not happen!

]]> By: Christopher Blizzard http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2704 Christopher Blizzard Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:37:18 +0000 http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/#comment-2704 Dude, that's dangerously close to Arlington! Next thing you know you're going to be getting married and having babies! Dude, that’s dangerously close to Arlington! Next thing you know you’re going to be getting married and having babies!

]]> By: Jay http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2703 Jay Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:18:49 +0000 http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/#comment-2703 Hey Bryan, Good luck with the move. From what I've seen with the "My Maps" features Google hasn't implemented the same level of collaboration that they've done on the Documents side of things, i.e. if I share a map with you you won't be able to edit it. So a truly savvy realtor would have to duplicate your map onto one of their own and then put in the pushy pins, which isn't that hard but more complicated then Google should make it. j Hey Bryan,
Good luck with the move. From what I’ve seen with the “My Maps” features Google hasn’t implemented the same level of collaboration that they’ve done on the Documents side of things, i.e. if I share a map with you you won’t be able to edit it.
So a truly savvy realtor would have to duplicate your map onto one of their own and then put in the pushy pins, which isn’t that hard but more complicated then Google should make it.
j

]]> By: Xlord http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-2700 Xlord Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:39:01 +0000 http://clarkbw.net/blog/2007/11/12/my-rental-agent-runs-linux/#comment-2700 How did you do that? That looks cool bro! How did you do that? That looks cool bro!

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