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Human-Bite1586 t1_iw6hx20 wrote

Zillow Craigslist

Be very careful - especially on Craigslist but with any website. Some suggestions:

  • Ideally ask a friend/colleague to check it out
  • review the lease extra carefully before paying any money.
  • get in touch/check their Facebook or better Linkedin.
  • Run a Google search on the address and landlord name (just in case anything sketchy comes up).
  • get rental insurance
  • some AirBnN can have discounted stays if monthly, do check that avenue as well.
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Vortex2121 t1_iw6s0tb wrote

Back when my friend and I were having summer internships in DC we found a place to rent on zillow. Looked like professional photos, but the price seemed almost too good to be true. We talked to the guy he sent us a form to fill out and wanted one month's rent as a deposit.

I googled the address and found the real, realtor. Contacted him and he said the rental price was double what the guy was saying. That that guy is a fake and to be careful.

So, all that to say, be careful with Zillow. I would ask for a virtual tour (via zoom) or something to make sure you can see the apartment/room before giving any money.

Also if you have Facebook, there are a few facebook pages for DC roommates, etc.

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