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OldBaldy1701E

(8,391 posts)
Fri Apr 11, 2025, 07:31 PM Apr 2025

Boy, I tell you what...

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.

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Boy, I tell you what... (Original Post) OldBaldy1701E Apr 2025 OP
I'm sorry XanaDUer2 Apr 2025 #1
If you're in MN, why not appeal to Gov Walz? SheltieLover Apr 2025 #2
Sorry you're having such a hard time. Ocelot II Apr 2025 #3
If it is not the price, it is the restrictions. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2025 #8
What area are you looking in? mzmolly Apr 2025 #4
From what I've seen the 55+ market is just as bad. Nt dflprincess Apr 2025 #5
Yes sign up for senior housing MotownPgh Apr 2025 #6
We need to be around the Roseville area, as my hubby works there. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2025 #7
Will this help in case of car failure? Roseville MetroMicro on-demand service progree Apr 2025 #9
If we get to live in the area, it would. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Apr 2025 #10
Would something like this do? mzmolly Apr 2025 #11
Thanks for the suggestions. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2025 #12
I'm glad you're here. mzmolly Apr 2025 #13
Can you get any help from the Minnesota Housing Authority? question everything Apr 2025 #14
Who knows, once they return a call, I will ask. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2025 #15
Then there is the City of Roseville question everything Apr 2025 #17
One of the main issues I am discovering is semantics. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2025 #16

Ocelot II

(126,051 posts)
3. Sorry you're having such a hard time.
Fri Apr 11, 2025, 07:41 PM
Apr 2025

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

(8,391 posts)
8. If it is not the price, it is the restrictions.
Fri Apr 11, 2025, 09:38 PM
Apr 2025

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.

OldBaldy1701E

(8,391 posts)
7. We need to be around the Roseville area, as my hubby works there.
Fri Apr 11, 2025, 09:34 PM
Apr 2025

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?

mzmolly

(52,362 posts)
11. Would something like this do?
Fri Apr 11, 2025, 09:50 PM
Apr 2025
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

(8,391 posts)
12. Thanks for the suggestions.
Fri Apr 11, 2025, 11:00 PM
Apr 2025

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.

question everything

(50,635 posts)
14. Can you get any help from the Minnesota Housing Authority?
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 04:36 PM
Apr 2025
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:
mn.housing@state.mn.us
651.296.7608 | 800.657.3769

OldBaldy1701E

(8,391 posts)
15. Who knows, once they return a call, I will ask.
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 04:43 PM
Apr 2025

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

(50,635 posts)
17. Then there is the City of Roseville
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 05:12 PM
Apr 2025
https://www.cityofroseville.com/housing

Contact Us


Jeanne Kelsey
Housing and Economic Development Program Manager
Email

jeanne.kelsey@cityofroseville.com

(hope I copies the email correctly)


2660 Civic Center Dr
Roseville, MN 55113

Ph: 651-792-7086

OldBaldy1701E

(8,391 posts)
16. One of the main issues I am discovering is semantics.
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 04:53 PM
Apr 2025

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.)

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