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    Default How to get an apartment as a dancer??

    I know a lot of girls who dance have their own place but most of them had someone else sign for the place. I don't have anyone who will do that for me. my credit is kinda screwed up. I don't really have any family. I'm a full time student and I don't have a regular job. How do I find a place to stay. I've been staying with friends here and there but I'm depressed. I really want my own place. I've had few customers tell me I can come live with them. and a few tell me they can get me an apartment, but of course I have to sleep with them for as long as their name is on the lease....I didn't really want to go that route.

    I don't even make good money cause it seems I can only get jobs working in these garage strip clubs in Maryland where the girls are doing extras and the lap dances are always $5 a song. When I do dance, I usually make about 100 a night. working 4 hours from 10-2am. I have to do 20 dances just to make $100. I think I'm a okay looking black girl, but I've tried to get jobs at upscale clubs in DC and they always tell me they are not hiring.

    How do you suggest that I go about getting an apartment? Most apartments do a credit check and require two pay stubs. I've looked at rooming houses, a lot of them do credit checks too , rent rooms for about $150 plus a week and they all seem to be full of guys who look scary.Most one bedroom apartments in the DC/MD/VA area in decent areas start at about $700 a month.

    I've been attempting to find a regular good paying job, but I can't. I wonder if I could get a reg job long enough to get an apartment, and then quit and go back to dancing. But I'm not sure if the leasing offices look at how long you've been working on the job ... and then I'm afraid that I get a full time job that I will flunk all of my classes or I will end up dropping out and never finish school. I have about a year left to finish my degree, that I've been working on for sooooo many years. I don't qualify for any type of public assistance because I don't have any children.

    I'm extremely unhappy with my life right now. No stable place to live, wreck of a car, no health insurance, and totally overwhelmed with school work. My hair has actually started falling out from all the stress. I am actually considering becoming an escort.....


    There is no reason I should be grinding on guys laps, showing my naked buns to the world and still be broke and homeless....lol

    Seriously I need help.

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    I got an apt recently after selling my home ( had to get out of a small town. ) at any rate I just asked work to fax over proof of employment ( I am not on payroll btw. ) I wrote down Entertainer on my application it was no big deal. And I went through a HUGE leasing company and my landlord is a nun!!!

    BTW I also hold no bank account anymore, I have zero credit cards etc etc. My credit is mediocre at best.

    If I can pull it off and live in a fucking great brownstone in a decent area anyone can without doubt!

    Just make sure to give your work a heads up , the leasing agent will probably fax over a thing requesting proof as it is .

    Good luck.

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    I know the DC apartment market is steep from what I've heard. Why don't you try looking in the newspaper or online for individuals renting apartments or check with realtors who do leasing. Unless you are hell bent on living in a complex you could perhaps find one that way. A lot of times big complexes have very strict rules as far as credit goes that they can't bend from. I found my apartment by reading the classifieds online and renting from a realtor that owns houses split into apartments. I had to fill out an application but I know for a fact they never even checked anything. Also since you are student is there student housing in the area? It might suck but it's got to be better than staying with friends all the time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KitKatDC

    IMaryland where the girls are doing extras and the lap dances are always $5 a song. When I do dance, I usually make about 100 a night. working 4 hours from 10-2am.
    $5?? $5???

    Girl, for that price you may as well go get you a dayjob and THEN go apply for an apartment. Sorry that I can't actually help you on how to get an apartment, but making only $5/song is really sad.







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    craigslist.com is a good place to look for places. You can even post in the 'apartments wanted' section.

    i too cant believe places would have $5 dances... thats ridiculous

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    Default Re: How to get an apartment as a dancer??

    I really hope it works out for you.It's sometimes best to look for a private owner than a leasing company.

    BTW.....where did you find one bedroom apartements in DC/MD/VA for $700??From my experience you cannot even find a small studio for that rate.

    Good luck.

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    because of fair housing laws, apartment landlords are not able to deny you an apartment because you are a stripper. Most apartments commuities will ask for 3 most recent bank statements, letter of intent from employer, or last 2 paycheck stubs as proof of income. As far as the credit check you may need to put down a higher deposit if you credit is less than average, if your credit is really bad you will need a co-signer.

    I also agree that craigslist.com is a great place to look. You can find someone who is renting a room out, so no credit check.

    Good luck to you!

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    i also live in ur area and im going thru some of the same things...try a place called the vistas in se wash d.c it's subsidised rent meaning they go off ur income...my friend just gotta place there and her rent is only $88 a month cuz she only makes like $900 a month...im on the waiting list now and it takes a bout 6-8 months...so just try 2 rent a room or something in the mean time...good luck tho sweety...and try 2 find a new club 2 work at 2

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    Quote Originally Posted by sent_from_heaven11
    because of fair housing laws, apartment landlords are not able to deny you an apartment because you are a stripper.
    Yes they can!

    The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on
    • Race
    • Color
    • Religion
    • Sex
    • Handicap
    • Familial Status
    • National Origin







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    Try renting a room/getting a roomate. They usually don't ask for proof of income or anything, and it can save you a ton of money, especially if money is tight. I'm currently saving myself about $500/month by renting a room that's in walking distance from my school. Make sure you don't spend as much on the room as you would on a place of your own. I do 15% of my income on my room (including utilities), or 20-25% on my own place (where I'd only pay for some utilities)

    As was said before, look on craigslist.com. Make sure it's not one of those rooms for $150/week, boarding house situations that you mentioned. It's gotta be a person with their own apartment that needs a roomate. That way, you avoid the creepy guy part.

    As for health insurance, apply for Medicaid or some form of low cost, state funded health insurance. You don't need kids for that. Or see if your school offers some sort of health insurance plan (my school has a special plan with an HMO for full time students). Also, parents. You should be able to get on your parents health insurance as long as you're a full time student.

    Finally, revamp your look and try again for the better clubs. Invest in some new outfits, a good weave, lose some weight if you gotta, get your nails done (classy, not trashy), get some good make up with some application tips from the cosmetic counter at a department store... whatever you need to do to boost your confidence. Go to every club in town and audition.

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    Something smells fishy here

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    Quote Originally Posted by trainfinder22
    Something smells fishy here

    Hmmm.... fishy...



    Anyhow, find a private renter, or roomate, rather than going to complexes.



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    Gurl, If I were you.. I wouldnt even get naked there for 5$ oh my lord. But Im glad you see its not worth it. Youre just alittle stuck. And you can get out of the situation. Regular jobs do suck because you have a freaking boss tellin you what to do and they dont pay sh*t. But.. heres an idea. Did you think about maybe house cleaning temporarly? Your your own boss. And The average sal. is $20 per hour. And you make youre own schedule and still dance on the side. Maybe this way, you can make some steady income plus you can tell the landlord you house clean instead of dancing. Plus, landlords always LOVE to rent out to CLEAN people in the 1st place. So.. thats what I always said I did instead of dancing because house cleaning is a cash business also. -I hope I helped you a little..

    keep ya head up, gurly

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    if you are really worried about being turned away for being a stripper, put down that you are a waitress. tell your boss that you have done so (that way if they call to verify they'll know whats up) i'm sure your boss will understand once you explain everything.

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    Yes I would definitely try craiglists.org I found an apartment advertised on there and I’m moving in on Friday! I am renting a 1bd apt in a fancy area in West New York right in front of the Hudson River over looking Manhattan and I got a great deal incl util.... one bedroom apartments range from 1200-3000+ a month here. Hubby and I tried to rent an apartment with brokers and property management companies but the credit thing was always an issue (I have only just received my Green Card so my credit is non existent and my hubby's is in the 500's) and the fact that I don't have proof of income also didn’t help so we decided to search for an apartment being rented by a private owner. The owner's of my apt are so cool they didn’t even check references, pay stubs or do a back ground check and we are not restricted in anyway shape or form regarding the apt. Most housing complexes won’t allow pets or even allow you to paint the walls whereas many private owners are usually more flexible which another plus is.


    Seraya.


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    Quote Originally Posted by AudreyLeigh
    craigslist.com is a good place to look for places. You can even post in the 'apartments wanted' section.

    i too cant believe places would have $5 dances... thats ridiculous
    YES!!! Craigslist.org is fucking great! I found two roommates through that site and the one I am living with now is wonderful. Just be careful - try to live with women or gay guys only.

    Maybe you could pick up another shift or two per week at the SC? Making $100 a night is okay, but you would probably need to make that 3 or 4 times a week to afford a $700 a month apartment and still have money for other things. I know because I am in the same boat too. IN LOS ANGELES! I go into a serious panic if I don't have most of my rent money by the last week of the month. If I don't have a place to live, I don't have anything. So I completely understand. I can't even afford a car payment or to go to a doctor if I need to. But, I manage my money so that I can at least eat, pay my bills and get to work.

    And PLEASE don't start escorting. You would be doing it for the wrong reasons and it would only make you more stressed out, not to mention, DC is a pretty crime-ridden city - that would be seriously dangerous and unhealthy for you emotionally. That's the last thing you should do.

    Remember, sleeping with a customer not only causes problems with your work environment, but if he is holding SHELTER over your head in exchange for sex, you are at a staggering disadvantage. He would have all the power in that situation. What happens if he tires of sleeping with you and you have nowhere to go? You're back at square one, and you feel used and dirty.

    The better thing to do is to keep living with friends as much as you can until you can save up for an apartment and find a good one.

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    Hey girl,
    Its been a while since I lived in DC, but it was about the time of year when I got unceremoniously canned from my job in a gift store and needed something to pay the bills fast. A friend of mine worked at the Hard Rock Cafe on 9th st and told me to come in for an interview. This is the beginning of their busy season and they were on a frickin' hiring SPREE! A couple weeks after I was hired to work in the gift store (there were about 7 people working there total when I started) they brought in something like 20 more girls over the next month. Most of these girls were younger college students just looking to make some cash for the spring/summer. By the time summer started slowing down staff was back down to 7, and I got shifted into a waitressing position (which was way better).

    Now there are a lot of places like Hard Rock in that part of DC (spy museum? ESPN zone?) that need seasonal help and will just take on anyone who walks in the door at the right moment. You get a real paycheck and since its open late your hours are flexible. Plus during the busy weeks you stand to make overtime. You wont make $100 for 4 hours work, but you will have a paystub - and that makes banks and landlords happy. Plus if youre a college student no one will think it's weird if you don't have a terribly impressive resume.

    Good luck! I know prices in DC are crap right now. My suggestion is that you look for a decent roommate, there are plenty of girls out there who need a place to live and you could just buddy up with someone. I've seen girls (and young men) go down the route that you are considering and it always turns out badly. Any guy that offers to let you live with him thinks you're just gonna be his own personal prostitute and worse yet he wont give you a dime, and once you're sick and tired of his shit you'll be back to square one but just more pissed off.

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