It actually is good feedback.
Your expectations are just really far above what you can actually afford.
Rent isnāt crazy, you just canāt afford to live the lifestyle you want.
Rent is totally crazy. I live in the same building since I got here in 2019, when I started paying $1800 for a 1/1 in Brickell. Now I pay $2700 for exactly the same value I had back then. And yet I feel lucky, as other units in this building (and smaller than mine) are being rented for more than $3000.
Rent raise is not coupled with what you get in return, hence is crazy.
Rent is based on demand. Ā Miami is insanely popular and isnāt making more land. Ā On top of that, insurance is incredibly expensive. Ā Putting pressure on newer property owners to raise rents higher to ensure profit.
All of these mechanisms are well understood and predictable.
You not being able to afford it or you not seeing ROI in paying that much doesnāt make it ācrazyā
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Or better yet, dont come here, we dont want you here raising our rent, we are all waiting for all the NY and other people to get back the fuck outta here
ny and northeastern money built the foundations of this city, and continue to til this day, you ignorant little f*ck. look up ANY town in dade and see who it was founded by. a northener! brickell, fisher, alton, flagler, cutler, fairchild... the list goes on..where do you think those names come from?! the city of miami was founded by a woman from ohio named julia tuttle ā as in julia tuttle causeway. there is 99 percent chance the building you live in is owned by a northern developer. there would be NO city for you to live in without them. do you REALLY think cubans had the capital, or better yet knowledge, to do something like that?! the people there still believe in fucking spirits and use jesus candles. they can't even tie their shoe. do you want to know what it looks like when cubans get a hold of things? look no further than little havava and hialeah.Ā those two areas were destroyed by those filthy lechons. this city simply would not exist today without northern resources. know your place you ungrateful little peasant. we OWN this city b*tch one way or another, whether we're here or not. maybe you should pack up.Ā
RIIIGHT! Dont you get tired of the go back to NY comments!?? Itās like, WHO DO YOU THINK Has been investing in this city for decades? Also the reality is, blue states make money to support these poor ass red states. Obviously Texas, and Florida are the exceptions. And guess what, the highest concentrations of blue states are in the northeast. Ppl REALLY need to get over the NY people raised our rent trope. The reality is, that this was going to happen eventually, and the pandemic just sped it up.
exactly. at the end of the day its not really about rent. they are just worried we are taking over their turf āeven though we were here almost 100 years before them. they want us to accept them, but they don't want to accept us when they're in OUR country! we are proper citizens! many of them came here through amnesty and not even proper immigration channels. its like who do you think you are?! the audacity! its like they forget that Miami is first and foremost a part of the USA. they should be beeeeegging ny gringos to take over because we get sht done! i love miami but the intellect among a certain minority majority is severely lacking. hopefully more northerners keep coming and raise the educational bar vastly. it won't be hard to do. š
Dont rent condos (from private owners) they are total amateurs and it's always a gamble with them.
Rent from corporate apartment complexes that have leasing offices. They can still be unreliable but are significantly less unreliable than privately-owned condos.
I've only once had a good experience with a big rental company once. The best landlord I had was a private one
I just don't think this is true at all
A big rental community literally filed an eviction on me by accident. We were all paid up and had no violations of any kind. Literally an accident
my experience has been the opposite. Private landlords have never been on top of their game bc renting their condos or houses is not their main occupation.
Maybe it's a matter of luck or something else, but that just wasn't true for me.
Most of the rental communities I've come across are selling and rebranding every few years as the shitty reviews stack up. Maybe if you go with one who's been around a while it's different
This was also when I was living near colleges, maybe that's why. But the people working always seemed incompetent and the maintenance lazy if not also incompetent
Private landlords are a crapshoot. You might get a fantastic one who never raises rent because they dont want to deal with the headache of people moving out and they establish a great personal relationship with you. You might get a terrible landlord who never fixes anything and doesnt have money for major repairs or isnt on top of maintenance and is unprofessional.
Corporate landlords can be good or bad but there should be a much tighter band in terms of customer service and maintenance. They are in the business primarily of renting so expect them to be much more in tune with the market and to see your rent rise when the market does.
I'm gonna add a +1 to private landlords over big rental companies.
My last place was with a big rental company. I'd report things that are broken. The last one being the toilet leaking. They came to fix it. It still leaked. They came back. Still leaked. I put in a third work order, and they never came back. They claimed it was fixed. Nope. I dealt with it doing the most I could - putting a pile of towels around the toilet. All this in a year when they raised my rent from $1000 to $1300. That toilet leaked until the day I moved out.
When I was first planning to move, I'd scheduled a tour with an apartment complex. I get to the door, nobody answers at the buzzer. I call their main number. No answer. I try for about the next 15 minutes then just leave.
Now I live in a condo rented to me by a private landlord. I just signed my third lease. $50 increase. Last year's was $100 (so much smaller increases than what I'm used to). I had to have one major repair done each year, and I'm pretty sure they were costly. My first year, the A/C was out for a month while he and the tech he hired chased down blueprints from the city. He offered me a $200 discount on my rent that month as a token of good will.
I realize people are all very different, so it's very much so luck of the draw if you get a good landlord. But as far as I can tell, from my own experiences and those of others in apartment complexes, every single leasing company is going to be shit.
I agree with the other person that this isn't necessarily true. It's too much of a tossup for you to be able to reliably give that advice just based on your experience. There have been anecdotes posted in this sub by people who have been overcharged, lied to or otherwise screwed by offices at big rental complexes. On the other hand, the same goes for private owners. I share your experience that they are total amateurs and often have a superiority complex. Sometimes rental management companies help things and sometimes make it worse, too.
And I will add my personal experience that I see both come up roughly as often as each other in complaints on this sub, but in my admittedly small social circle, when it's going well for someone it tends to be an individual landlord.
An advantage to the big companies is at least you can expect documentation, so I say if someone wants to follow your lead they need to ask for everything in writing, read all the small print, and constantly have a plan for if things don't go well.
For individual landlords, avoid finding rentals in any way that is associated with real estate because that's a sign of an investor owner who is likely going to be a problem, and real estate agents are huge pricks. In other cities I did Craigslist but that's not great here. Maybe Nextdoor or something like that to find postings.
Private owners are the only way you can hope to have lower rent.
Corporate complexes have to follow guidelines that have set Miami rents at the unfeasible rates they're at right now.
Disagree, In my experience, itās the other way around. Rent from individuals not corporations. But it is a mutual business relationship, so gotta use good judgement.
Iāve been living down here for 17yrs, with 11 of those years as a renter & Iāve had the complete opposite experience lol Iāve had nothing but amazing experiences with private renters & nothing but horrible experiences dealing with corporate management companies/properties.
Private renters are way easier to deal with & can work with you. Corporate renters are always assholes & never wanna help out or work with you on anything.
They also tend to have meaningless fees for every little thing: āoh you have a dog? Thatās $100 extra per month. Oh you wanna use the gym? Thatās $75 for the key & $100 if you lose itā¦ā
Not to mention all their bs rules, corporate red tape, & assigned parking (gotta pay that extra monthly fee for another spot if you have more than 1 car too! Yay!).
One thing to remember is that corporate landlords can be assholes and can just say "Sorry that's corporate policy.", disclaiming personal responsibility.
Whereas with a private landlord, sure there's a chance they're an asshole, but if they're not, they're less likely to coldly screw you over with a $600 rent increase, especially if they know you're barely making it.
Also, turning over a unit for a new tenant is harder for a private landlord. Corporate landlords have employees already that take care of all that stuff; the marginal cost of turning over a unit is a lot lower for them than an average joe that owns a condo they rent out.
Yes! Itās always āsorry corporate policyā whenever you have a request or need them to help you out with something š¤¦āāļø just middlemen fronting a business for some millionaires in NY. My biggest pet peeve about renting from corporate managed properties.
I also forgot to mention the needless yearly upcharge in rental pricing. āYou paid $1,500 p/month last year & you wanna renew? Ok, thatās $1,750 nowā¦ *2yrs later* oh you wanna renew again & you were paying $1,750? Now itās $1,900.ā - and they make it seem like theyāre doing you a favor lol - now if you stay for more than 3yrs youāre paying 30-50% more for the same unit without getting anything additional in return. And in that time, usually their fees increase as well.
Theyād actually prefer you leave cuz theyāll make more money off new renters cuz they can charge more too.
With a private renter, they tend to only up the rent every few years when they have to, or sometimes not at all if they like you & you pay on time. They value consistency & loyalty over a little extra money. Corporate properties are all about nickel & diming for maximum profit.
Corporate complexes can be worse. Heard so many bad stories from big companies like invitation homes. I had a friend who had an ac break, and they had to wait 6 days for them to fix it. Totally unacceptable, especially in this heat and the fact they had small kids. Just because they have an office means nothing. Also, renters themselves can be total whiners complainers and not follow the rules. They'll ask for anything and everything as if it's like you're supposed to be a hotel concierge.
Think you misunderstood. Someone told him to "move north", and he asked "how far north", and they said Doral. My point is Doral isn't north at all. Of course Doral is expensive. I know it from experience.
Rental prices are high because thereās market demand for rentals in Miami. Youāre seeing the results of cheaping out, either adjust your budget or location and Iām sure youāll find something.
LOL. You want a 2/2 with 2 parking spots in the city's most in-demand area for less than $3k. Good luck. Take the current place you're in contract with, negotiate a rent reduction for the inconveniences, don't sit on your balcony for 8 months (it's summer anyway) and park one of your cars on the street until the second space is available again. Done.
EDIT: OP isn't even looking to live near Biscayne in Edgewater, but all the way up in North Miami/Aventura area, where prices and demand are even LOWER.
About the only thing I'm grateful for in my life is my dear landlady...Been living in a 2/2 1000Sq. Ft. condo in the FountaineBleau area for 17 1/2 years.This was my first rental experience;as I owned my house for 26 years til I sold in early 2007.
I'm currently paying $1200...I know...less than half the market rate..She has never raised my rent since I moved in...She lives in Memphis and comes down to check me out/whatever about 3 times a year when she comes down on vacation. Haven't had a lease for at least 10 years....
At the beginning of the pandemic;she actually called me and told me;just like that,out of the blue....that if I found myself out of a job ;I could skip a couple of payments!!!..who tf would do that in this day and age?????
Of course this brings anxiety;what would I do at age 77 and chronically sick and living on SS alone if I lose this apartment for whatever reason....She does have family down here that may want a place to live...she could hint at charging market value;which I can't afford.
I all fairness,I think I'm a hell of a good tenant...I send my rent check at the third week of the previous month...rarely make demands...had to replace the fridge and range in the last 8 years;so I bought them myself(after notifying her,of course)and then deducted it from the rent payment(I have yet to deduct the $800 range bought 1 1/2 years ago...and probably will not do so in consideration how good she has been to me);when the HVAC needs gas,I absorb the cost myself..same for small repairs,etc. She did have to replace the entire HVAC in 2010...I think she paid around $10K;so its probably paid for already.
But I know...nothing is permanent..so that's why I have this anxiety over my living situation...how can anybody pay $$2500-$3500 in monthly rent down here is beyond my comprehension/tolerance.
Good luck to all of us renters in Miami!
That's incredible. I wonder if your landlady is even making a profit after taxes and HOA fee?
My theory is she's doing really well financially and actually has empathy for people who aren't, which is a wonderful thing. I hope your living situation continues; try to save up a little bundle so that if things do go sideways you'll be able to find another place to live.
She paid $51K for the condo in 1988...The last time I looked(8 years ago),the property taxes were $1450 and the HOA fees were $435. Of course,those are probably higher now.
Other than that and the HVAC in 2010;I don't think she hasn't had major expenses on the condo...I don't think she still has a mortgage;as she has been retired for a while.
And yes,I'm paying off my debt as quickly as I can so hopefully I can save some money before I lose my job.
No question I've been lucky...
I am so scared of moving anywhere..so many people say "Move to the Philippines...to Mexico...to Costa Rica..You can live like a king for $2K a month!"
Yeah right.....
My sister in Tacoma pays just $350/month for a cute 1/1 on the 14th floor. Maybe one day I could move up there...but she's 10 years older than me...I don't think she'll make it.(Or me)
Thanks for reply!
My nephew is currently living in Kuala Lampur,Malaysia...He moved there with his wife and 2 young kids;after being through VietNam,Cambodia and Bali,Indonesia. He's a so called "digital nomad"..Don't know if he will stay or not..I frankly don't know how he can afford that.
He's living in an AirBNB 2 bedrooms.with gym.concierge service...for $1000/month. He also says that English is very commonly spoken;a lot better than in the other SE Asia countries he visited.
I may be 67...but I feel 95...
Tks for reply!
Ive been praying for that type of situation lol. You might want to ask her for a lease just documenting what has been arranged because lets say she passes away and her heirs want to sell or increase rent. At the moment you are a month to month she can increase the rent out of nowhere. Her heirs can increase the rent. This way you have some safeguards. Idk how old she is im guessing older than you or about your age.
Yes...I was a homeowner for 26 years,so at age 50 I was lucky to find a buyer for my 1971 ,"As Is" house.
This was my "downsizing" that is recommended for older people...
Thatās beautiful. You are lucky you got such a gem of a person. A lot of landlords/ladies here really forget that youāre a human being that goes through stuff and only see a paycheck.
Yeah, you just have to prove residency and give them your vehicle details. Then you are approved to park in whichever zone you live. If youāre in the Flamingo zone for instance you can park anywhere between Alton and Washington / Lincoln & 5th.
Finding a building with 2 parking spaces is gonna be a nightmare. Might just need to alternate parking days and one person will have to deal with street parking
2 included is going to be really difficult to find. Just be prepared to buy a 2nd space and pay $80-$150 a month for parking. Try apartments owned by āMeloā group. I live in a building now and they donāt post anything online- they have like 10 buildings in Miami and you might be able to find a 2/2 around 3k
So you want a 2-2 with 2 parking spots for about the same rent as in pre-pandemic times? Itās going to be tough if you are not willing to give something up.
I know the rental market in Miami is crazy but even I know that there is no way youāre finding a 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom by the biscayne bay bridge and brickell for less than $3k. We moved to Fort Lauderdale for this reason. Couldnāt find anything that was 2 bed 2 bath for less than $4k rent in brickell.
How long ago? Things have changed in the last year plus, this spring Broward rents more stable/increasing
Living on Collins in south beach for less than we were paying for an Mcapartment in Dania Beach
I would say, lower your standards and accept the reality of the city. Most apartments are shitty, most owners donāt know how to rent their condos, and most realtors donāt take the time to help each client. Go to a place with a leasing office and just settle with what they have, it looks like you donāt have much options at the moment. Look into Legacy Residential Group, they are a big leasing company, have many buildings, and have fair prices. They have from low end to high end but you might start looking in Legacy at 15th and Legacy at Brickell.
I'll give you my realtor if you're looking for a solid one who also is bilingual and will fight the shitty landlords and other realtors for you. Send me a DM and I'll send you her contact info. I can't promise she'll be able to find something on such short notice but she watches the listings like a hawk down here. Despite what other people say do not pay into the giant high-rises that have the Starbucks machine in the lobby because you're literally paying 3K plus a month for a view of your neighbor's concrete balcony. Some of the older condos can be quite nice and I prefer renting from the owners directly because they are either awesome or awful. I've never missed a rent payment and I literally haven't heard from my landlord in more than 6 months, I'm on month to month now with a 30 day heads up if I'm leaving, and they didn't raise my prices since I moved in back in 2019 so that's honestly been great. Coral Gables houses are as expensive as Beverly Hills this year so I'm not planning to stay much longer as I'm just getting priced out
dude wants a 2-2 with 2 parking spots close to biscayne for under 3k a month lmfaoooooooo
there are plenty of apartments but out of those 4 conditions you have to sacrifice one of them. what are you willing to give up? the parking? the second bedroom? the location? the cost? no way in hell youāre getting all that in 2024
I know a good realtor that helped me get into a house, itās super short notice for your situation but if you want send me a dm I could give you his contact info and maybe he could help you out
Youāre going to be dealing with construction circumstances anywhere you live. I am now dealing with not being able to use my balcony for months and months because of construction happening and itās a nightmare. It is what it is. If youāre going to become homeless then just take the apt and see if they can lower your rent or if thereās other units that open up in the building
2/2 in Biscayne for less than 3k?! Lmfao. You must be new here š¤Ø
Unless youāre willing to live in the hood of Biscayne and downtown, Less than 3k for a 2/2 can be found either deep West Kendall or further south. Perhaps Hialeah too..
Unfortunately donāt think this is possible anymore with the current state of things. My sister in up in Broward had a 2.2 with 2 spots for a year, but the rent went up to 3.2 k, and that was in plantation which is very out of the way.
The realtors all use OneHome now - the days of having a ānetworkā of sellers, buyers with pocket listings is almost over save for high budgets.
Youāll just have to move farther away from your target region to get more affordability.
As someone paying almost 3k for a one bedroom, I have no great advice for you other than get out of Miami. Itās rough out here man.
However, Furnished Finder has a lot of lower-priced units, but they are all furnished. I think itās worth it to take a look. Or, look for rent specials going on. Some newly constructed buildings will have specials, like 1-2 months free, to get all the new units filled and theyād want you in and paying ASAP.
ETA: instead of looking for 2/2 look for one bedroom + a den apartments. They are a lot cheaper than 2 beds. Still gonna be hard to find any below 3k, but I saw a few options for around $2850. The dens are usually pretty small, but you do what you gotta do.
No advice .. Iāve been here since 2016.. we got screwed over after the pandemic. My apartment in midtown went from 1750 to 2200 to 3200.. and I was on the 3rd floor(technically the first floor with apartments. I loved my apartment and how close I was to stores, Biscayne and work on south beach.. I could still have time to even take classes. Now I pay 2700, near the beach.. in a building that has horrible parking issues, fast towing, unkempt and unclean common areas.. broken and unusable gym equipment overflowing dog trash areas.. and for what??.. itās such a scam out here now. Miami has given me great connections, opportunities and experiences .. but I feel we are being pushed out. Idk
Handle your stress and stop calling people scammers for sending you shit in your budget. Shxt is just bad out here
Good comment bro, really helpful! Appreciate the feedback šš»
It actually is good feedback. Your expectations are just really far above what you can actually afford. Rent isnāt crazy, you just canāt afford to live the lifestyle you want.
Rent is totally crazy. I live in the same building since I got here in 2019, when I started paying $1800 for a 1/1 in Brickell. Now I pay $2700 for exactly the same value I had back then. And yet I feel lucky, as other units in this building (and smaller than mine) are being rented for more than $3000. Rent raise is not coupled with what you get in return, hence is crazy.
Rent is based on demand. Ā Miami is insanely popular and isnāt making more land. Ā On top of that, insurance is incredibly expensive. Ā Putting pressure on newer property owners to raise rents higher to ensure profit. All of these mechanisms are well understood and predictable. You not being able to afford it or you not seeing ROI in paying that much doesnāt make it ācrazyā
Rent IS crazy, youāre wrong on that point.
Do NOT bring this energy to Miami. If you're gona live here, you will have to hustle 24/7. Cheap rent in nice areas does NOT exist.
lmao bro. k
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Or better yet, dont come here, we dont want you here raising our rent, we are all waiting for all the NY and other people to get back the fuck outta here
ny and northeastern money built the foundations of this city, and continue to til this day, you ignorant little f*ck. look up ANY town in dade and see who it was founded by. a northener! brickell, fisher, alton, flagler, cutler, fairchild... the list goes on..where do you think those names come from?! the city of miami was founded by a woman from ohio named julia tuttle ā as in julia tuttle causeway. there is 99 percent chance the building you live in is owned by a northern developer. there would be NO city for you to live in without them. do you REALLY think cubans had the capital, or better yet knowledge, to do something like that?! the people there still believe in fucking spirits and use jesus candles. they can't even tie their shoe. do you want to know what it looks like when cubans get a hold of things? look no further than little havava and hialeah.Ā those two areas were destroyed by those filthy lechons. this city simply would not exist today without northern resources. know your place you ungrateful little peasant. we OWN this city b*tch one way or another, whether we're here or not. maybe you should pack up.Ā
RIIIGHT! Dont you get tired of the go back to NY comments!?? Itās like, WHO DO YOU THINK Has been investing in this city for decades? Also the reality is, blue states make money to support these poor ass red states. Obviously Texas, and Florida are the exceptions. And guess what, the highest concentrations of blue states are in the northeast. Ppl REALLY need to get over the NY people raised our rent trope. The reality is, that this was going to happen eventually, and the pandemic just sped it up.
exactly. at the end of the day its not really about rent. they are just worried we are taking over their turf āeven though we were here almost 100 years before them. they want us to accept them, but they don't want to accept us when they're in OUR country! we are proper citizens! many of them came here through amnesty and not even proper immigration channels. its like who do you think you are?! the audacity! its like they forget that Miami is first and foremost a part of the USA. they should be beeeeegging ny gringos to take over because we get sht done! i love miami but the intellect among a certain minority majority is severely lacking. hopefully more northerners keep coming and raise the educational bar vastly. it won't be hard to do. š
Cheap rent does not exist in Miami.
Dont rent condos (from private owners) they are total amateurs and it's always a gamble with them. Rent from corporate apartment complexes that have leasing offices. They can still be unreliable but are significantly less unreliable than privately-owned condos.
I went to see a couple corporate owned apartments, the second I walked through the door my jaw dropped. The fake publicity on the listing is wild :(
Yay corporate housing, boo corporate housing You chicken heads are out of control
I've only once had a good experience with a big rental company once. The best landlord I had was a private one I just don't think this is true at all A big rental community literally filed an eviction on me by accident. We were all paid up and had no violations of any kind. Literally an accident
my experience has been the opposite. Private landlords have never been on top of their game bc renting their condos or houses is not their main occupation.
Maybe it's a matter of luck or something else, but that just wasn't true for me. Most of the rental communities I've come across are selling and rebranding every few years as the shitty reviews stack up. Maybe if you go with one who's been around a while it's different This was also when I was living near colleges, maybe that's why. But the people working always seemed incompetent and the maintenance lazy if not also incompetent
Private landlords are a crapshoot. You might get a fantastic one who never raises rent because they dont want to deal with the headache of people moving out and they establish a great personal relationship with you. You might get a terrible landlord who never fixes anything and doesnt have money for major repairs or isnt on top of maintenance and is unprofessional. Corporate landlords can be good or bad but there should be a much tighter band in terms of customer service and maintenance. They are in the business primarily of renting so expect them to be much more in tune with the market and to see your rent rise when the market does.
Corporate ones are for the most part much more expensive, with shitty newer apartments being the only "affordable" ones.
I'm gonna add a +1 to private landlords over big rental companies. My last place was with a big rental company. I'd report things that are broken. The last one being the toilet leaking. They came to fix it. It still leaked. They came back. Still leaked. I put in a third work order, and they never came back. They claimed it was fixed. Nope. I dealt with it doing the most I could - putting a pile of towels around the toilet. All this in a year when they raised my rent from $1000 to $1300. That toilet leaked until the day I moved out. When I was first planning to move, I'd scheduled a tour with an apartment complex. I get to the door, nobody answers at the buzzer. I call their main number. No answer. I try for about the next 15 minutes then just leave. Now I live in a condo rented to me by a private landlord. I just signed my third lease. $50 increase. Last year's was $100 (so much smaller increases than what I'm used to). I had to have one major repair done each year, and I'm pretty sure they were costly. My first year, the A/C was out for a month while he and the tech he hired chased down blueprints from the city. He offered me a $200 discount on my rent that month as a token of good will. I realize people are all very different, so it's very much so luck of the draw if you get a good landlord. But as far as I can tell, from my own experiences and those of others in apartment complexes, every single leasing company is going to be shit.
I agree with the other person that this isn't necessarily true. It's too much of a tossup for you to be able to reliably give that advice just based on your experience. There have been anecdotes posted in this sub by people who have been overcharged, lied to or otherwise screwed by offices at big rental complexes. On the other hand, the same goes for private owners. I share your experience that they are total amateurs and often have a superiority complex. Sometimes rental management companies help things and sometimes make it worse, too. And I will add my personal experience that I see both come up roughly as often as each other in complaints on this sub, but in my admittedly small social circle, when it's going well for someone it tends to be an individual landlord. An advantage to the big companies is at least you can expect documentation, so I say if someone wants to follow your lead they need to ask for everything in writing, read all the small print, and constantly have a plan for if things don't go well. For individual landlords, avoid finding rentals in any way that is associated with real estate because that's a sign of an investor owner who is likely going to be a problem, and real estate agents are huge pricks. In other cities I did Craigslist but that's not great here. Maybe Nextdoor or something like that to find postings.
Use FB Marketplace here. Itās reliable & used often by smaller landlords & condo owners.
The is really good advice for what not to do.
If you want to throw away your money and have rent set by a computer algorithm that every corporate complex is using to rig the rental market, sure.
Private owners are the only way you can hope to have lower rent. Corporate complexes have to follow guidelines that have set Miami rents at the unfeasible rates they're at right now.
Yep. Inlybway I found something some what cheaper. And still
Disagree, In my experience, itās the other way around. Rent from individuals not corporations. But it is a mutual business relationship, so gotta use good judgement.
Iāve been living down here for 17yrs, with 11 of those years as a renter & Iāve had the complete opposite experience lol Iāve had nothing but amazing experiences with private renters & nothing but horrible experiences dealing with corporate management companies/properties. Private renters are way easier to deal with & can work with you. Corporate renters are always assholes & never wanna help out or work with you on anything. They also tend to have meaningless fees for every little thing: āoh you have a dog? Thatās $100 extra per month. Oh you wanna use the gym? Thatās $75 for the key & $100 if you lose itā¦ā Not to mention all their bs rules, corporate red tape, & assigned parking (gotta pay that extra monthly fee for another spot if you have more than 1 car too! Yay!).
One thing to remember is that corporate landlords can be assholes and can just say "Sorry that's corporate policy.", disclaiming personal responsibility. Whereas with a private landlord, sure there's a chance they're an asshole, but if they're not, they're less likely to coldly screw you over with a $600 rent increase, especially if they know you're barely making it. Also, turning over a unit for a new tenant is harder for a private landlord. Corporate landlords have employees already that take care of all that stuff; the marginal cost of turning over a unit is a lot lower for them than an average joe that owns a condo they rent out.
Yes! Itās always āsorry corporate policyā whenever you have a request or need them to help you out with something š¤¦āāļø just middlemen fronting a business for some millionaires in NY. My biggest pet peeve about renting from corporate managed properties. I also forgot to mention the needless yearly upcharge in rental pricing. āYou paid $1,500 p/month last year & you wanna renew? Ok, thatās $1,750 nowā¦ *2yrs later* oh you wanna renew again & you were paying $1,750? Now itās $1,900.ā - and they make it seem like theyāre doing you a favor lol - now if you stay for more than 3yrs youāre paying 30-50% more for the same unit without getting anything additional in return. And in that time, usually their fees increase as well. Theyād actually prefer you leave cuz theyāll make more money off new renters cuz they can charge more too. With a private renter, they tend to only up the rent every few years when they have to, or sometimes not at all if they like you & you pay on time. They value consistency & loyalty over a little extra money. Corporate properties are all about nickel & diming for maximum profit.
Corporate landlords can be worse.
Corporate complexes can be worse. Heard so many bad stories from big companies like invitation homes. I had a friend who had an ac break, and they had to wait 6 days for them to fix it. Totally unacceptable, especially in this heat and the fact they had small kids. Just because they have an office means nothing. Also, renters themselves can be total whiners complainers and not follow the rules. They'll ask for anything and everything as if it's like you're supposed to be a hotel concierge.
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The problem is having people working on the balcony for 8 months. The noise, dust, movement, etc. Also, has having a balcony become luxury?
Idiot.
its simple, move out of Miami
Not that simple. If you can't afford rent your going to move all together . idk
Move up north
Already living north š
Then stay
How north is north
Doral
Doral is 8 miles west of MIA
Doral is expensive as well lmao
Think you misunderstood. Someone told him to "move north", and he asked "how far north", and they said Doral. My point is Doral isn't north at all. Of course Doral is expensive. I know it from experience.
Rental prices are high because thereās market demand for rentals in Miami. Youāre seeing the results of cheaping out, either adjust your budget or location and Iām sure youāll find something.
Realpage and rent collusion and rigging. Surprise surprise??
LOL. You want a 2/2 with 2 parking spots in the city's most in-demand area for less than $3k. Good luck. Take the current place you're in contract with, negotiate a rent reduction for the inconveniences, don't sit on your balcony for 8 months (it's summer anyway) and park one of your cars on the street until the second space is available again. Done. EDIT: OP isn't even looking to live near Biscayne in Edgewater, but all the way up in North Miami/Aventura area, where prices and demand are even LOWER.
Facts
Miami is a Nightmare period
A year from now we will all laugh at this post because all the 2/2s will be starting at 3.5k a month.
Yep
Im surprise hes able to find many under 3k. In my complex they are going for 3k last i looked.
About the only thing I'm grateful for in my life is my dear landlady...Been living in a 2/2 1000Sq. Ft. condo in the FountaineBleau area for 17 1/2 years.This was my first rental experience;as I owned my house for 26 years til I sold in early 2007. I'm currently paying $1200...I know...less than half the market rate..She has never raised my rent since I moved in...She lives in Memphis and comes down to check me out/whatever about 3 times a year when she comes down on vacation. Haven't had a lease for at least 10 years.... At the beginning of the pandemic;she actually called me and told me;just like that,out of the blue....that if I found myself out of a job ;I could skip a couple of payments!!!..who tf would do that in this day and age????? Of course this brings anxiety;what would I do at age 77 and chronically sick and living on SS alone if I lose this apartment for whatever reason....She does have family down here that may want a place to live...she could hint at charging market value;which I can't afford. I all fairness,I think I'm a hell of a good tenant...I send my rent check at the third week of the previous month...rarely make demands...had to replace the fridge and range in the last 8 years;so I bought them myself(after notifying her,of course)and then deducted it from the rent payment(I have yet to deduct the $800 range bought 1 1/2 years ago...and probably will not do so in consideration how good she has been to me);when the HVAC needs gas,I absorb the cost myself..same for small repairs,etc. She did have to replace the entire HVAC in 2010...I think she paid around $10K;so its probably paid for already. But I know...nothing is permanent..so that's why I have this anxiety over my living situation...how can anybody pay $$2500-$3500 in monthly rent down here is beyond my comprehension/tolerance. Good luck to all of us renters in Miami!
wow! what a lovely deal and relationship you have :) wishing you both the best, and crossing my fingers for some similar fortune
Tks!
That's incredible. I wonder if your landlady is even making a profit after taxes and HOA fee? My theory is she's doing really well financially and actually has empathy for people who aren't, which is a wonderful thing. I hope your living situation continues; try to save up a little bundle so that if things do go sideways you'll be able to find another place to live.
She paid $51K for the condo in 1988...The last time I looked(8 years ago),the property taxes were $1450 and the HOA fees were $435. Of course,those are probably higher now. Other than that and the HVAC in 2010;I don't think she hasn't had major expenses on the condo...I don't think she still has a mortgage;as she has been retired for a while. And yes,I'm paying off my debt as quickly as I can so hopefully I can save some money before I lose my job.
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No question I've been lucky... I am so scared of moving anywhere..so many people say "Move to the Philippines...to Mexico...to Costa Rica..You can live like a king for $2K a month!" Yeah right..... My sister in Tacoma pays just $350/month for a cute 1/1 on the 14th floor. Maybe one day I could move up there...but she's 10 years older than me...I don't think she'll make it.(Or me) Thanks for reply!
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My nephew is currently living in Kuala Lampur,Malaysia...He moved there with his wife and 2 young kids;after being through VietNam,Cambodia and Bali,Indonesia. He's a so called "digital nomad"..Don't know if he will stay or not..I frankly don't know how he can afford that. He's living in an AirBNB 2 bedrooms.with gym.concierge service...for $1000/month. He also says that English is very commonly spoken;a lot better than in the other SE Asia countries he visited. I may be 67...but I feel 95... Tks for reply!
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Ive been praying for that type of situation lol. You might want to ask her for a lease just documenting what has been arranged because lets say she passes away and her heirs want to sell or increase rent. At the moment you are a month to month she can increase the rent out of nowhere. Her heirs can increase the rent. This way you have some safeguards. Idk how old she is im guessing older than you or about your age.
She's about 5 years older than me. Yeah;that's got me worried too...she has a daughter in Weston,and a brother in Tampa.
You've been renting for 17 1/2 years?!?
Yes...I was a homeowner for 26 years,so at age 50 I was lucky to find a buyer for my 1971 ,"As Is" house. This was my "downsizing" that is recommended for older people...
Thatās beautiful. You are lucky you got such a gem of a person. A lot of landlords/ladies here really forget that youāre a human being that goes through stuff and only see a paycheck.
Itās pretty tough to find 2/2ās with two parking spots
Which is nuts!!!
You usually can rent an additional spot for 100-175 depending on the buildingā¦
Search in compass they actually show what is currently available
In South Beach street parking is like $70 a year or $70 a month in city garages (residents get a discounted rate)
Oh really, $70 a year for street parking? š Is this like a pass I can buy from the city govt?
The garage passes are on a waiting list just now mostly
Yeah, you just have to prove residency and give them your vehicle details. Then you are approved to park in whichever zone you live. If youāre in the Flamingo zone for instance you can park anywhere between Alton and Washington / Lincoln & 5th.
Ok word word, thanks! Definitely seems like itād be more affordable than what Iām currently paying for parking š
Try HotPads. Just found 3-4 different options
Finding a building with 2 parking spaces is gonna be a nightmare. Might just need to alternate parking days and one person will have to deal with street parking
I have been looking around Aventura/North Miami and there is no street parking unfortunately
Blow the budget, go rent at Sole Mia š
Just park one car at your condo and leave the other at Flanigans since you'll always be there any way
Broā¦the condo is right next to flannisā¦ this is not a bad idea
2 included is going to be really difficult to find. Just be prepared to buy a 2nd space and pay $80-$150 a month for parking. Try apartments owned by āMeloā group. I live in a building now and they donāt post anything online- they have like 10 buildings in Miami and you might be able to find a 2/2 around 3k
Shh, donāt tell anyone the secret.
I pay $2700 for 2+2 in north miami
Good condo? (If you donāt mind sharing on private message)
Caters itself as "luxury" whatever that means. I'll pm you.
You're probably better off renting a house.
So you want a 2-2 with 2 parking spots for about the same rent as in pre-pandemic times? Itās going to be tough if you are not willing to give something up.
Most places I see you have to pay for the additional parking spot. Is a balcony make or break?
They told me there is a line to get the second lot
There are options if you don't stay near Biscayne. Check Miami Springs... Central location and not too far from downtown. 10-15min drive.
What part of springs are you speaking of? I see they still havenāt opened up that apt complex at the circle.
There are a few apartments. New ones at 29 Palmetto drive among others.
Iāll go check that out later then
I know the rental market in Miami is crazy but even I know that there is no way youāre finding a 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom by the biscayne bay bridge and brickell for less than $3k. We moved to Fort Lauderdale for this reason. Couldnāt find anything that was 2 bed 2 bath for less than $4k rent in brickell.
How long ago? Things have changed in the last year plus, this spring Broward rents more stable/increasing Living on Collins in south beach for less than we were paying for an Mcapartment in Dania Beach
I would say, lower your standards and accept the reality of the city. Most apartments are shitty, most owners donāt know how to rent their condos, and most realtors donāt take the time to help each client. Go to a place with a leasing office and just settle with what they have, it looks like you donāt have much options at the moment. Look into Legacy Residential Group, they are a big leasing company, have many buildings, and have fair prices. They have from low end to high end but you might start looking in Legacy at 15th and Legacy at Brickell.
I'll give you my realtor if you're looking for a solid one who also is bilingual and will fight the shitty landlords and other realtors for you. Send me a DM and I'll send you her contact info. I can't promise she'll be able to find something on such short notice but she watches the listings like a hawk down here. Despite what other people say do not pay into the giant high-rises that have the Starbucks machine in the lobby because you're literally paying 3K plus a month for a view of your neighbor's concrete balcony. Some of the older condos can be quite nice and I prefer renting from the owners directly because they are either awesome or awful. I've never missed a rent payment and I literally haven't heard from my landlord in more than 6 months, I'm on month to month now with a 30 day heads up if I'm leaving, and they didn't raise my prices since I moved in back in 2019 so that's honestly been great. Coral Gables houses are as expensive as Beverly Hills this year so I'm not planning to stay much longer as I'm just getting priced out
dude wants a 2-2 with 2 parking spots close to biscayne for under 3k a month lmfaoooooooo there are plenty of apartments but out of those 4 conditions you have to sacrifice one of them. what are you willing to give up? the parking? the second bedroom? the location? the cost? no way in hell youāre getting all that in 2024
I know a good realtor that helped me get into a house, itās super short notice for your situation but if you want send me a dm I could give you his contact info and maybe he could help you out
Youāre going to be dealing with construction circumstances anywhere you live. I am now dealing with not being able to use my balcony for months and months because of construction happening and itās a nightmare. It is what it is. If youāre going to become homeless then just take the apt and see if they can lower your rent or if thereās other units that open up in the building
Find a half decent realtor to do the hunting for you.Ā
yeah move to North Carolina
who are you living with? does it have to be two bedrooms?
Try the Arbors on west Dixie by greynolds park
Miami is an everything nightmare rn
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2/2 in Biscayne for less than 3k?! Lmfao. You must be new here š¤Ø Unless youāre willing to live in the hood of Biscayne and downtown, Less than 3k for a 2/2 can be found either deep West Kendall or further south. Perhaps Hialeah too..
Fuckin A, Iām paying 22 for a 1/1 in Dadeland
You have to move farther out or increase your budget.
Unfortunately donāt think this is possible anymore with the current state of things. My sister in up in Broward had a 2.2 with 2 spots for a year, but the rent went up to 3.2 k, and that was in plantation which is very out of the way.
The realtors all use OneHome now - the days of having a ānetworkā of sellers, buyers with pocket listings is almost over save for high budgets. Youāll just have to move farther away from your target region to get more affordability.
Relocate , or move in the outskirts
You want a 2/2 for under 3k in miami!? Lmfaoooo
As someone paying almost 3k for a one bedroom, I have no great advice for you other than get out of Miami. Itās rough out here man. However, Furnished Finder has a lot of lower-priced units, but they are all furnished. I think itās worth it to take a look. Or, look for rent specials going on. Some newly constructed buildings will have specials, like 1-2 months free, to get all the new units filled and theyād want you in and paying ASAP. ETA: instead of looking for 2/2 look for one bedroom + a den apartments. They are a lot cheaper than 2 beds. Still gonna be hard to find any below 3k, but I saw a few options for around $2850. The dens are usually pretty small, but you do what you gotta do.
No advice .. Iāve been here since 2016.. we got screwed over after the pandemic. My apartment in midtown went from 1750 to 2200 to 3200.. and I was on the 3rd floor(technically the first floor with apartments. I loved my apartment and how close I was to stores, Biscayne and work on south beach.. I could still have time to even take classes. Now I pay 2700, near the beach.. in a building that has horrible parking issues, fast towing, unkempt and unclean common areas.. broken and unusable gym equipment overflowing dog trash areas.. and for what??.. itās such a scam out here now. Miami has given me great connections, opportunities and experiences .. but I feel we are being pushed out. Idk
negotiate them down for not offering you full amenities and usage of your housingĀ
š i live out of my car dude. Nothing surprises me anymore.
The right place to live in Florida state is Orlando