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Any tips for a new hire in the Bay area? (I just accepted a full-time job in SOMA starting in late May).

Specifically - any tips on securing an apartment ahead of time, possibly remotely? I have a week in the corporate apartment, but if I could line something up beforehand that would be preferred.

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When I started working in SF (moving from the Los Angeles area) I had great luck renting a temporary place and apartment hunting after work hours. I used AirBnB but you would be fine with any approach...the point is that apartment hunting is an infinitely better experience in person and you can avoid all the craigslist horror stories involved with remote renting.

Be ready to write a check for deposit + 2 months rent on the spot if you find a place you like. Have copies of your credit report with you and a "rental resume" with phone numbers of HR at your new job and your old landlord.

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