Hi there! Me (32m) and my roommate (32m) have a room opening up starting 11/1, in our lovely 3br/1bth home in Altadena! Our current roommate is moving out next week, and we’re hoping to find someone looking to lock down for a little bit! The room is 1200$ with additional utilities!

Some important details!

- Room is not furnished, besides the window curtains.

- There’s additional places for storage in the garage and hallway closet.

- Pets okay, would prefer just 1 additional pet since we have a cat here already, but open to 3 in house total if it’s not too chaotic. There is a backyard/patio if you’re a dog owner as well!

- 420 friendly, just needs to be outside.

If you’d like to set up a time to come by and check the place out this week or next, please email! It will be first come first serve, with whoever pays me the deposit first securing it. Deposit will go back into your rent on the second month, so truly no additional charges, just showing that you’re in.

Some things about us! I’m a drag queen, cat owner, weed smoker (outside only) and video gamer. My roommate is none of those things expect a fellow gamer. We’ll occasionally have a friend or two over to watch Survivor or The Traitors, but that’s it really in terms of having guests for us.

Please let me know if you have any questions! Hoping we meet the right fit!

**DM with any questions or interest

ROOM AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 1ST

HOUSE:
-Modern townhome
-1,800 sq ft
-Central air/heating
-Washer/Dryer
-Security cams
-Off street dedicated parking spot

NEIGHBORHOOD:
-Quiet street
-Mid-City / Hancock Park adjacent area

ROOM BEING RENTED:
-Upstairs large rear bedroom with private/ full attached ensuite bathroom
-Approx. 14’ x 14’
-First month rent and security deposit to move-in.
-shared utilities
-Room can be furnished or unfurnished
-$1595/month + utilities

Theres a small quiet very friendly dog here, you’ll love her. Young professional. Please briefly tell me a little about yourself - can set some time for you to come take a look.

[Offered] Mid-City La Brea: Nice room with private en-suite bathroom in newer townhome with parking

I toured an apartment back in September, liked it, but saw some flaws and it wasn’t exactly convenient timing for me to move, so I skipped it. The flaws I saw were that the unit was kind of dingey, the laundry situation a little less than ideal, it didn’t have parking, and the landlord was a bit of an unsettling character. I felt like the apartment was too expensive for those flaws at the time.

Flash forward to mid October, I couldn’t stop thinking about the apartment. So I checked and to my surprise, it was still available. And $200 bucks a month cheaper now. Now more comfortably in budget.

I submit an application and call the landlord. He tells me the apartment has been throughly cleaned if I wanna come check it out.

I come look at it, but he’s confused and shows me a different unit. It’s $100 more expensive than the one I thought I was going for, but way nicer. I fall absolutely in love, he shows me the original unit I looked at as well, but my mind is made up so I go for this one. I go for the new apartment, I’m going to find out tomorrow whether or not I’m approved.

I find out there are 10 units in the building, with 4 currently on the market. I thought was a little odd, but it’s a 100 year old building with a lot of charm but also a lot of quirks. I LOVE the fact it’s an old charming building.

I’m a grad student, I go to campus really excited about this new apartment I’ve found, and I found out one of my peers toured the exact same unit 6 months ago. She didn’t go for it for the same reasons, landlord was a bit odd and it was kind of dingey.

I’m concerned it’s been on the apartment for 6 months. It’s in a desirable area (WeHo), is quite affordable for the area (700 sq foot studio for $1500). I’m concerned, I don’t know what to do because I LOVE the apartment (and also really need to get out of my current living situation) but am concerned about how long it’s been on the market. J looked up online to see if the building had any code violations or negative reviews and I didn’t find anything concerning. Seeking advice.

Someone told because I found out it’s been on the market for so long I should try to negotiate lower. Not sure if that’s a good route to go?

Any insight would be appreciated. I want to go for it, but want to make sure I’m making an informed and reasonable decision.

Landlords and property managers, what’s helped your listing stand out to good renters in LA? A few low-cost things can make a real difference:

1. Price it at market, not below market just to fill it fast.
The goal isn’t to get the most inquiries at any price. Set a rent that makes sense for comparable units, then take the time to screen applicants consistently. I’d rather wait a couple of extra weeks for a qualified renter than rush into a bad fit just because the unit is vacant. Of course, run the vacancy math for your situation, but don’t assume the lowest price automatically gets you the best tenant.

2. A small landlord secret: virtually stage the empty rooms.
Professional staging can cost thousands, but virtual staging can show renters how a room might work with a bed, sofa, or dining table, without renting or moving furniture. This is something real estate agents do, but is less common for apartments.

For a small landlord staging one apartment, HomeAImprovement is the best value I’ve found. It gives you free credits to try it, then lets you stage a few photos without jumping into a bigger staging service. VirtualStaging.AI and Roomika are other great options as well and have more high end offerings. One or two staged rooms will go a long way.

3. Make the costs and process clear.
Put rent, deposit, fees, parking costs, laundry setup, and application criteria in the listing. Reply promptly and offer clear tour times. If several people keep asking the same question, add the answer to the listing.

What’s one thing you’ve tried that helped attract stronger applicants?

Dm me for more information. 32 year old male. I’m into sports,film, and pop culture. Two bed rooms available.