I looked at another place this weekend. There were actually two units in the same building. Both were smaller than the first place that I hope to get. They're also in a less desireable neighborhood. Not bad, just really close to the freeway and bordering an industrial area. The positive is that they're both cheaper and very close to my gym.
The first is absolutely not an option. It's entrance is in what I can only describe as an alley between the two buildings. It's small (really small) and doesn't have a lot of natural light. It's the cheaper of the two, but I don't see it happening. The other one is bigger, at the end of a hallway on the second floor. The wall angles are all weird, but I'm okay with that. It has wonderful light, even though the view is pretty dismal.
I will probably put an application in for it, though I'd sure like to know I am going to get the other place before I put in for this place. Most places run a credit report, and the more you run, the worse your credit score gets.
To cheer myself up after looking at these places I took my daughter to the local farmer's market and we bought veggies, honey, kettle corn and steered clear of the bakery booths with yummy pastries. (until after my run when I will decend on them like a plague)
