I’m probably going to be moving to NYC in July, and since I currently live across the country, I was thinking the thing to do would be look for a furnished sublet, then look for more permanent housing when I can actually, you know, look at it. But I’ve never sublet anything (barring the college from-people-you-know thing), so I have some questions:
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Is it common to want a deposit before I move in? Usually when I’m renting I know where they live and all that, but I’m a little leery of sending a check to someone I’ve never met (other than maybe via skype).
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At least one guy wants bank-to-bank transfer instead of a check - I’ve never heard of anyone doing that for renting, anything I should know?
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Is it standard to pay the whole period up front? Like, deposit + two months rent right off, instead of per-month.
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Anything else I should ask/be wary of? I’m kinda new to this ballgame.