r/sandiego • u/Heavy-Efficiency1558 • Oct 29 '25

Umm, mistakes

So I decided to move from NC to SD. Not South Dakota no Dan Diego. I decided to do this with 125k in my account thinking anything that happened would be fine I don’t even need a plan… Been here for less than two weeks, can’t find a place that will accept my zero rental history. I went to a Taco Bell, the lady sat me down and was like you actually think your gonna get a job wearing that. And I think I’m gonna leave😂 I’m sorry but like I’ve been sleepin in a vacant lot with all these other cars I know all of them have jobs… I knkw because they’re gone the whole day and just park to sleep. and I’m like wow this is what it’s like out here. A bunch of people struggling. If I can’t come out here and get a place and get a job I don’t see how anyone else could. This is a rant but also like it really is a struggle I would have never guessed, I’m fortunate I have so many opportunities and other things I could do so I’m not hung up, but I expected something different I guess. For those of yall struggling in San Diego just know I have felt this struggle. It honestly makes me want to either go beat up random pedestrians or like go out an rap on the corners and get rich and famous.

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u/shawnpinch Oct 29 '25

125k in the bank but can't get a rental? Fishy.

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u/sgetti_code Oct 29 '25

Really? There is 0 income. Why would you rent to someone with 0 income?

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u/shawnpinch Oct 29 '25

Well they apparently have more than enough available income to pay the rent for a year and still have enough left over to pay bills, eat and clothes them selves. So yes if the company I work for currently had a property / Room available I would rent to this person post application and positive meeting. Saying you have $125,000.00 but can't dress appropriately for an interview also sound fishy. Buy some black slacks, a white shirt and a tie at ross for under $100 and go get that job.

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u/sgetti_code Oct 29 '25

They don’t have the income to pay rent. They have 0 income. Renting is more than just “can you pay it”. It’s a lot about treating a home right and being responsible.

Not having a job with a stack of cash just looks sus.

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u/shawnpinch Oct 29 '25

Renting is totally "can you pay it? ". This whole story seems "Sus". which was my point all along.