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1. Koreatown (cheapest, no parking usually, central, good if you're a city person)
2. Mid-Wilshire (a little more expensive, with parking usually, central, corporate-sh)
3. Culver City (where you go to be closer to the beach but not pay a million dollars)
4. Palms (West Side, not yet gentrified, best tacos)
5. East LA: Silver Lake, Echo Park, Highland Park (for the hipsters, guest houses, go or the 365)
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Watch out for scams y'all!! Don't pay anyone until you have physically seen the place
In NY just assume that EVERY Craigslist listing is a scam. You have to reverse look up every picture, hire private detectives.
You damn right
@Well known hi, I'm curious to know how this happened. 😯
@Well known oh, no. I'm sorry this happened to your friend. ☹ thanks for sharing, though.
I also got scammed. If you have any doubts you can go to your county's tax assessor's office and search the property. There will show who LEGALLY owns the property
"but what's the catch"
"yeah roaches"
Oh! And my mom gave me a tip to visit during the day, night, weekend and see how it is in the neighborhood!
Super good tip! I will take this into consideration. I've been looking for a new place.
Thanks!
Also visit on a rainy or overcast day to feel how warm the place is. But then again, I live in a country where the insulation on houses is shit, so it might not apply to LA ;)
@@sassypants7536 The insulation in SoCal is also shit.
Kinda off topic but make sure to check on the water pressure/ draining too! So many people overlook this.
I spent like four months looking for an apartment in Montréal online and didn’t end up finding one until I drove around for two days, called every number I saw, and finally found a great one! Wasn’t listed online and has some of the cheapest two bedroom rent I’ve seen in the city. Definitely go outside and call, best method.
Meagan Collins but i dont get it why wont they list them online?
Margaret Mouka well like Jo mentioned some will be listed and some won’t, my apartment is owned by a company who owns dozens of buildings so they might list that they have spaces available online, but won’t put each individual apartment. Also in a city like Montréal we have a lot of older people who own buildings so sometimes they just like the old fashioned way :)
People underestimate the last minute finds!
I am from a landlord family, so I'll tell you why people don't list: They're old! My parents own a real estate portfolio of rental properties and they're both over 80. They only learned how to use a smart phone a few years ago. And once my mom called me up ranting about my brother because he was out of state and she needed to list her property on Craigslist. She really believed you needed to be in town to do this. So, guess what. For her, a sign on the front lawn or a flyer stapled to a kiosk at a student union is IT. Yes, it makes life inconvenient for searchers. But my mom has paid off all her properties and she still can't wrap her 80 year old mind around the crazy rental market, so her rents are dirt cheap.
What city does she list her properties in? That's always a factor. Hot spots like NYC or LA are expensive because people always move there compared to cheaper cities like Chicago.
I’ll miss that apartment even though it’s not mine 😂 it’s sooooo pretty 😭
Me: * living in brazil, halfway through college years, focusing on being graduated and not even thinking about moving*
Also me: Oh, I better watch this apartment hunting because you never know when you gonna need to find a place in LA, right?
Hahahaha I own a house in Baltimore and still watched lol
I can’t get over how much i love that red fridge
i moved to LA a month ago and i was terrifiiiieed before i came out here cuz it was scary to trust anything i saw online! ended up finding a v nice private room on a facebook group, came to visit on my first day and got it! loved the tips!
How much
tour on your channel?
We got so lucky!!! 3 blocks from LA Live in DTLA for a newly remodeled 1 bedroom, gated garage parking & $1,400 is a steal
Miguel Ramos name of apartments? 🤔
whatttt?!! that’s crazy, what’s the name?
Y’all never come back to answer people, even when they write back within the time frame y’all commented when y’all drop something that needs more backstory and I don’t like that 🌚
@miguel Ramos what's the name of the apartments
@TKeyah Wallace can you help me figure bd an apartment in la please
When I was looking for my apartment last year I was 100% being a creep coming back to the place during the day and at night, sitting outside watching people and listening to the noise. It did save me from some bad places though.
You posted this at the exact right time.
Use those legs! You are so right! Internet searches were mostly trash when I lived in L.A. I found a beautiful 1 BR apartment just by pounding the pavement! I lived there from 2007-2015, $850 a month, and my landlord never went up on my rent! I miss that apartment sometimes! ☺️
I found a one bedroom with parking near off of Wilton blvd close to where it runs into Beverly Blvd. It was 1400 a month! Plus I get an extra 100 off a month because I made a deal with the management company that I would sweep the hallways once a week, and mop the hallways once a month. (It's only a two story building with 9 units.) So I really only pay 1300 a month. I definitely lucked out. I was talking to a property manager at my air bnb and he showed it to me before it got listed. I've been in LA 14 months.
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LOVE THIS COMMENT!
I feel like that New York aggression goes a long way in LA! Most LA people aren't going to go that extra mile to find a place, so it makes it easier for us ex New Yorkers who are used to being one step ahead of the apartment finding hustle!
Hahaha that’s what it is... my New York aggression
You are a godsend. I’m planning on moving to LA in 25 days and I had been freaking out looking at craigslist shady pictures and Zillow’s lack of options.
Liyah also try Hotpads and Trulia
So I recently moved to San Diego.
Live in an air bnb for a little to start, and use the time to call every place in Zillow as soon as they come up. Just go so hard in apartment hunting.
Liyah Koreatown where its at. It’s central and inexpensive
Tina Krabbit how much did you pay for an Airbnb ?!
Jo coming through with the tips!! Thank you Jo!! ❤️❤️❤️
CAN'T wait for the continuation of this video. I'm about to make some popcorn to watch yours and Misako's journey finding your apartments lol
I live in LA and I am lucky enough to have found one of the rare rent controlled 2 bedroom 1 bath apartments for $1625 they do exist people
taylormj96 considering 10 years ago you could get a 2 bedroom for 850 a month in l.a 🥺
I’m $850, just bumped up to $880 after 15 months in a rent controlled building. nice size studio too
What’s the name of the apartment please?
Your skin is so beautiful! Hydrate y'all! But not going to lie, I'm from Cali and I knew apartments were always expensive but I didn't know HOW expensive they were until I moved to TN. Still miss home, though!
Airraca Lee wait where in TN?!
JaRavia Hemphill Lebanon. Have you heard of it?
And here I am thinking it was impossible finding a good affordable spot in NYC..Didn’t realize LA was also this bad
I live in nyc and I was watching for tips because I thought nothing can be worse than NYC 😂
NYC is the worse. There needs to be more regulation for slumlords hiking up rent
It’s definitely bad here. Everyone loves LA for some reason, gentrification is rising, and so many other reasons.
Let’s grow up and please stop using the word “Gentrification” of which was made up to LITERALLY Be Even more Racist in Los Angeles if you’re CAUCASIAN-cuz Immediately You’re/I’m Judged by the color of MY SKIN- “Whitey ova der he’s rich- why he living een mi y mi amigos hood? YEA THIS IS TRUE. Warning: (AS MUCH AS I ♥️ LA) ......IF YOU’RE NOT “brown” you’ll be discriminated against alongside the blacks(African Americans) and together the whites and blacks are open targets for COMPLETE Racial Discrimination. I was born in LA - left at age 5 - came back for wonderful summers with my Croatian and Eastern European family then moved to three different cities in 3 diff states and 2 countries and when I finally came back it was so sad to be considered a “HIPSTER” -- Not cuz of my clothes I HATE HIPSTERS BUT I WAS / am considered a Hipster cuz Drumroll 🥁 PLEEEEASE! “Im -GASP- Caucasian!!! Or “White” which is (JUMP on DA BANDWAGON) SO Like, omg... Racist omg! To me now, like omg. I’m white and I LIVE IN BOYLE HEIGHTS AND IF ANYONE WANNA Hear some true disgusting DISCRIMINATION Hate speech just come to any Latino (most of LA now) neighborhood and you’ll get what I have got. But it’s MY CITY TOO. Oh and it’s AWESOME Just one last part… How are the Vikings have completely forgotten that it was us eastern European as well as the Japanese - Irish -Italians and Jews who BUILT BOYLE HEIGHTS AND LINCOLN HTS which is now 97.3% guess what…? LATIIIIINO!!!! THATS Why the homes here are lasting 120-130 years! Us Eastern European peeps build our SH@T sturdy and not like some shanty shack- therefore THE FIRST “GENTRIFICATION” was WHEN THE LATINOS PUSHED MY FOREFATHERS AND MOTHER OUT OF OUR OWN HOME HERE!!! There’s some TRUE TRUTH FOR YOU ALL! So ignorant ppl are!
NYC and LA have the same kind of energy but like opposite
I feel so bad for people in LA that 1095 a month is cheap to you
Roos Wijn exactly
Forget los angelos Lol no thanks too expensive
Same!! Im crying cuz my rent is $620 & seeing $1095 had me shook
Lol you should look at New York and San Francisco’s prices if you think LA is expensive
Roos Wijn it’s worth it for LA
This is so fun and insightful! Make this a series girlie!
There’s another video coming on everything you need to know before moving!
this video actually has sooooo much value in it! thank you!!
wow i found my 1,550 1 bedroom in Mid Wilshire last year by walking around the area and calling and seeing what was for rent!! the land lord had JUST put out the sign when i called so i saw it the same day and it was meant to be! It’s HUGE for a 1 bd and in an amazing area, definitely recommend going out and just calling places!!!
Sooooo helpful thank you 😩❤️ keep them coming
This is the MOST helpful apartment hunting video I've watched! Thanks for the clear and helpful info!
The horror music when y’all were looking at the sleeping oven 😩
Hahaha had to keep it real
DEAD I KNOWWW
LOL
I want to move to LA but IM SO NERVOUS 😬 I literally have no friends there, no job, no nothing idk I’m nervous
Alexandra Debastiani we can be friends
everything takes a step and you’ll never know what happens may be a new start
Everything about this video. Loved it.
Love your info!
Your energy made my day Xx
Omg Jo is friends with Misako!! I love them
Ssoooo incredibly helpful!! Thank you
I’m moving in March from Texas and this was HELPFUL AF !!
Moving to Ktown next Wednesday from Sacramento! So excited , love your vids!
I moved to LA from London 6 months ago, because I knew I'd be looking when I arrived I checked craigslist and apartments.com EVERY day for months prior to my move so I knew the market and what was a good deal and what was coming and going from the sites. When I landed I had shortlisted two apartments that were available, saw the first one took it on the spot, I love place AND it's rent-controlled - a bit of luck but also I was well informed. Another tip is to be prepared, have a folder with everything needed, copy of ID, paystubs, reference letters etc etc, hard copy and google docs.
This was fantasticccc! Misako infront of the leasing sign-hilariousssss! Thank you for the great video! Now, does this apply to moving to New York?
Omg thank you so much!!!! I am applying for a job soon and want to re locate to l.a and i feel like things are going right into place b/c i came across your video!!
Great advice Jo! There are also facebook groups where people are posting listings and sublet situations all the time, and it gives a good sense of what kind of person lived there before you or what kinds of people you might be living with. Plus sometimes building managers like when other people bring their friends in as roommates, since they feel like their current tenants can vouch for them. :)
These are amazing tips!!! I literally just did this earlier this month after moving to LA from the bay area and found a great apartment that has everything I ever wanted :)))
Such a fun personality!
omG masako is GORGEOUS
Thank you for this! Very helpful!
started watching ur videos 2 years ago and it’s wild how much y’all helped me without interacting one on one. always strived to travel but never had the guts to pursue it. love your videos. also i ran into damon with one of my friends at pride(i freaked inside my head lol)
bottom line . thank you. y’all are amazing
I got my apartment by picking the neighborhood I wanted to live in. Great advice.
these tips are so good!
Wow this is just the video I needed to see! Looking to moving to Los Angeles within the year! Thank you for the tips!
Lifesaver video. Coming out next month to apartment hunt. Thanks!!
Thanks for the info. I’m moving to LA in November and will definitely be looking for a studio apartment. I surely will follow your advice. 👍🏾✌️❤️
Literally thank you so much!!
This is the video i needed today!!! Moving in October from the East Coast.
We better be seeing a tour video after you move into your new place!!!
You know those are our favorite videos to film
DamonAndJo I can’t wait! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm literally looking for a new place to move to in LA and this video popped up. How bomb is that!!!
On a side note can we have a skincare routine vid because your skin is glowiiiiing sis 😱😱😱❣🙏🏿
moving back to LA in September and cant wait. I am gonna try some of these tips
I’m currently looking for an apartment!!! Thanks for the tips! Dude I just found your channel and I’m OBSESSED!!!!!!!!!!!
I am moving to LA this summer and this was super helpful!!!! Thanks :)
lmao the music had me deaddddd, bed pods!!
The rental situation is similar in Vancouver -- sometimes walking around and cold calling is the best thing you can do!
That thing about fridges not being included is shocking, though!!! Like, how is it a complete kitchen without a fridge???
Excellent video!❤️
I’m moving to Orange County in two weeks, couldn’t be more excited!!
Maaaan watching this makes me wanna check what’s on the market in the BX. I’m in need of an apt for my kid and myself. I know no one asked. But I appreciate you for taking the time to read ☺️
the sneaky little music in the background is the best
The second studio apartment reminded me of your old apartment in the building you and Damon used to live in last year lmaooo
thank you for this video!!! I want to move to LA for maybe a year just for experience. I was born and raised there but moved away in 2011. I miss California in general so so much. I absolutely hate how expensive it is though, so that is what is stoping me.
craigslist always confused and SCARED me so i really appreciate these tips! lol my issue with the apartments on craigslist is PESTS! i had bedbugs a few years ago in a cheap apartment and i swear i'm traumatized it was awful and i'm so worried about that every time i look at cheaper apartments!!
Not living in LA but I'm trying to flat for the first time and this video was so helpful
Have you considered Midcity? It's a great area---central--and north of the 10 freeway. A lot of people are moving in. I used to live in the Miracle Mile. But it got a little too hip, hot and douchey. And the parking situation, as you probably know, is a zombie apocalypse. So, I bought a property, just a bit south of the area. Midcity lets me still be in trendy Miracle Mile and WEHO. But it also lets me be in downtown or Venice in just 20 minutes...because Washington and Adams are less used streets. Parking is pretty good and apartments tend to be bigger, with a period feel. Also, the area is mostly rent control. This is because housing stock is mostly from the 1920's. Check it out!
Spunkymunky I grew up in mid city... born and raised
@@selendriamuganogo7077 I love Midcity. It's super convenient. And now that there's stuff like a Sprouts and a Target, it's easy to do all your business in the neighborhood.
Spunkymunky that’s why I don’t want to leave... everything is literally right in your neighborhood... I love it
Love how I don't graduate colleges for two years and I'm already stressing about finding an apartment. Boston is rough lol.
im moving to LA strictly to get coffee with you Jo so clear your calendar
I literally posted an LA house hunting video on my channel today and this video popped up in my recommended. The internet knows exactly what I need right now 😂😂
this was suuuuch a good video!!! i am moving to france (clermont-ferrand) and will be appartment hunting very soon using Ur tips. ta love x
GIRRRRL We need your hair and skin routine! Pleeeasseee Jo
I love u so much.
I was just randomly scrolling and this video was more helpful than I expected
Dude you don’t know how helpful this is. I’m moving to LA in January by myself but my BF is helping me (he is moving like 6 months after me) I’m going to check out MCM property website. Great advice!!!
There are so many companies out there, but you’ll get the names of the right properties if you walk in your dream neighborhood and call the signs there!
my roommate and I were searching for 2 bedroom apartments in South Bay all day and night...even hit the streets like y'all did!! We landed a 2 bed, 1 bath for 1925, which was cheaper than the STUDIO we lived in before by LAX!
U make it look so easy
Another tip is try to move during "off peak" seasons (ex. winter- people are less likely to move because it is too cold), you can usually get some kind of a move in discount or the rent is just cheaper. Also, moving companies might be a bit cheaper as well.
i’m paying $1800 for a studio in la rn it’s ridiculous
You and Damon inspired me to move to LA with no car. Lots of people think I am crazy for not having a car here, but with the metro/bikes it is doable!
what the hell I wish I was that brave.
It is doable. Especially if you live close to work or any of the metro lines. @@LostorLucky-
Pause for the bus😂😂this was so helpful thank you 💚
Nice tips jo
I need a video on apartment hunting in nyc but this still helps sooo much
4:04 pick up the phone !!! 😭😭😂
moving to LA in october! super excited to start looking for places but something tells me I’ll have to grab a hostel or airbnb for a week or two first. know it won’t be easy but I can’t wait!
Shannon Wright good luck! It’s much harder than one week sorry to disappoint you- it’s reality of life in LOS ANGELES....
@@illiumm1100 haha I'm well aware that a nice apartment isn't going to fall into my lap upon arrival; still excited to look!
@@yizzy4rizzy thanks for the positivity!!
*...and here I am sitting in my 1-bedroom student housing looking at this as if I'm going ot buy a house any moment now xD honestly I love house shopping though!*
It’s really addicting I can see why there are 274926 house hunting shows
@@DamonAndJo oh for sure! Do you have any favorite channels to suggest?
Video IDEA!! Y’all have been to playa Del Carmen I saw it through your channel or a channel you collabed with.
WHAT ARE SOME GOOD NON-TOURIST places and things to do
La'Dayshia Hunt go on their website maybe they have an answer or join their facebook group and ask people in that group will answer
Martin L I’m already in the group 😊
La'Dayshia Hunt did they answer?
Craigslist has lots of listings, but I don’t like to use them because they don’t have reviews. That’s a good way to see if a building has some kind of infestation. You can’t always tell by viewing the apartment.
DEFINITELY cross-check craigslist finds with Yelp and BedbugRegistry.com as well!! I've lived in both Koreatown and downtown L.A, all of those sites were helpful.
Great tips.
I will be moving to LA in the next year or so. I'm a bit nervous but excited
Could you guys also do cheap apartments in Paris? Would be so appreciated as I’m moving there next year and have no idea how to adult 😅 all I know is I’m a tight ass lol PLEASE N THANKU, love you guys
lolol love thissss im also doing this right now yoiiiii!!!!
You have such beautiful skin! Girl what do you do to keep your body glowing! I mean I do figure you eat healthy & drink a lot of water! Plus maybe genetics lol ugh sooo pretty Jo, thanks for the informative video!!
Let’s get a coffee Jo !
Living in studio city right now. Looking for another apartment somewhere between Sherman oaks and north Hollywood. Let’s go!
TIPS FOR NYC APARTMENTS PLEASE 😩
These all apply
I found my apartment in the Spanish magazine El Aviso. You find it for free in the laundry mats. The ads section are bilingual.
Another tip. Apartments in LA flip fast! It’s nice to look ahead of time but more often then not a month is more time then building managers care to wait to fill a space. Every apartment I’ve found in LA I literally found the week before or week of my move! No joke!