orlando housing- local people come in

[sleepymonkey]

Is there a particular part of the Orlando metro area you're looking to be in? Traffic there can be terrible so you don't want a place that is too far from where you'll be working. I live about 45 minutes from the area and know a lot of people who have lived there so I can ask around for places they might recommend. Are you looking for temporary housing or more long-term?

[kawaiikitsune]

sleepymonkey MH & I were in Orlando a couple weeks ago and the traffic/drivers were terrifying. I-Drive is insane.

I agree with PP's, it really depends on where in Orlando you're looking and how long you're planning to be there. I live about an hour south of Orlando so I'm pretty useless here.

[DanaScullyX]

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[icaughtfire]

North Orlando? Like Lake Mary/Maitland/Altamonte area?

[icaughtfire]

Mar 9, 2016 16:34:01 GMT -5 @pineappleoranges said:

Mar 9, 2016 15:52:31 GMT -5 icaughtfire said:

North Orlando? Like Lake Mary/Maitland/Altamonte area?

Yes, exactly there. 

The only thing I know about that area is that it's exactly opposite of where I grew up/live currently. I'm zero help, lol.

[icaughtfire]

I can tell you that, generally, an extended-stay type of place is probably in a sketchy area. Could be different once you hit those outskirts areas like you're looking at, but in the heart of Orlando...they're all pretty fucking shady. They will cost more, but keep in mind this includes all utilities which an apartment won't, and requires no deposit. Would definitely be worth looking at, if you can find one that isn't gross.

[vlagroupie]

I'm originally from Orlando, but live in OH now. I grew up in Winter Park area and my parents are still there so I'm generally familiar with the area and visit a couple times a year.
If you are looking at a specific place, feel to PM and I can tell you my general feels on it. From my vague knowledge of the area from my current fam, it seems like Winter Springs/Longwood area is nice and might be in your target area. My brother sold his condo in Winter Springs but it was in a decent area (a lot of older folks) and I think pretty affordable. GL!

[ohinvrtedworld]

If it says orange blossom trail (OBT) in Orlando, probably don't do it.

My family lives near the airport which is little help to you, but houses seem to go up for sale around there semi regularly. The area by UCF probably has a lot of rental options. That's about all I know :/

[vlagroupie]

Agree with ohinvrtedworld, stay far, far away from obt. There will be lots of options for apartments on university Blvd also by goldenrod and alafaya. But I'd probably stay away unless you want crazy college kids for neighbors.

[icaughtfire]

Mar 10, 2016 0:34:08 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

If it says orange blossom trail (OBT) in Orlando, probably don't do it.

My family lives near the airport which is little help to you, but houses seem to go up for sale around there semi regularly. The area by UCF probably has a lot of rental options. That's about all I know :/

LOL, I work right off of OBT. There's a lot of uh...interesting characters. STAY FAR AWAY.