Boy, I tell you what...

[OldBaldy1701E]

I have never been in a situation like I am in as far as trying to find a sensible apartment or townhome that we can afford around here. And, it is not just that no one wants to rent to anyone that is not worth at least five digits a year, it is the constant realization that the whole thing is like a mobster trying to get his boss to not kill him. It really sucks. And, it is not looking good.

[XanaDUer2]

1. I'm sorry

So sorry

[SheltieLover]

2. If you're in MN, why not appeal to Gov Walz?

Might not help, but what if it does?

[Ocelot II]

3. Sorry you're having such a hard time.

I know the rental market is tough around here - there's a lot of new construction but I assume it's all pretty expensive. Wish I had some advice for you.

[OldBaldy1701E]

8. If it is not the price, it is the restrictions.

The whole thing is insane. They don't want to help people find homes. They want certain people to find homes. The rest (like the old gay guy who is disabled but can't get anything because reasons) are just not worth the time. Add in the fact that I am not rich and this is almost pointless.

[mzmolly]

4. What area are you looking in?

Have you tried any senior housing?

[dflprincess]

5. From what I've seen the 55+ market is just as bad. Nt

[MotownPgh]

6. Yes sign up for senior housing

right away in different areas!

[OldBaldy1701E]

7. We need to be around the Roseville area, as my hubby works there.

Yes we have a car but it is a 2006 and was our desperation purchase after our other vehicle decided to screw us over. We still need to be somewhat close in case the vehicle fails and he has to find other means to get there (that won't take three hours to navigate).

I am over 55 but my hubby is not. I don't know if that would be allowed.

I wonder what they would say if we just started living under an overpass?

[progree]

9. Will this help in case of car failure? Roseville MetroMicro on-demand service

https://www.metrotransit.org/micro-roseville
same fare as regular bus fare.

[OldBaldy1701E]

10. If we get to live in the area, it would. (n/t)

[mzmolly]

11. Would something like this do?

https://www.harborattwinlakes.com/

https://www.thefernmn.com/

I would think if you're over 55, that would be qualifying regardess of your parterns age.

I'm so sorry you're having trouble finding a suitable place to live.

[OldBaldy1701E]

12. Thanks for the suggestions.

Based on the sites, they are out of our price range. However, I will check into them more later on.

Right now, I am still shaking and feeling mildly sick over yesterday and today. I had been doing so well at trying to keep my AAD and my depression from getting triggered as both are extremely susceptible to moving pressures. Now, they are all going off in a big way and it is all I can do to keep from screaming or crying. I want this to all end. I wish I was not such a failure. I wish I could give my husband the life he deserves. I wish this society had not lost its humanity.

I wish I were not here.

[mzmolly]

13. I'm glad you're here.

You are NOT a failure. You are very much appreciated.

[question everything]

14. Can you get any help from the Minnesota Housing Authority?

https://mnhousing.gov/

Our Vision
All Minnesotans live and thrive in a stable, safe and accessible home they can afford in a community of their choice.

Contact Us:
[e-mail]
651.296.7608 | 800.657.3769

[OldBaldy1701E]

15. Who knows, once they return a call, I will ask.

Government agency. No one ever answers the phone. They return calls.

And, one day, they might.

I have found that such agencies mostly focus on home purchases. But, I hope to find out if they can.

[question everything]

17. Then there is the City of Roseville

https://www.cityofroseville.com/housing

Contact Us


Jeanne Kelsey
Housing and Economic Development Program Manager
Email

[e-mail]

(hope I copies the email correctly)


2660 Civic Center Dr
Roseville, MN 55113

Ph: 651-792-7086

[OldBaldy1701E]

16. One of the main issues I am discovering is semantics.

Mainly, that the term 'flat broke' seems to have changed its definition.

These days, it seems to imply that you are down to your last $50,000 or the like.

Traditionally, it means that you do not have two pennies to rub together.

I fall in to the second category.

Which means, for all intents and purposes, I am a second class citizen. I am supposed to be out there making someone else richer. Not sitting at home doing nothing. (Which is how they look at it. If I can breathe, I can be making someone else richer. Since I cannot magically create any wealth of my own, that is.)