Moving Back to VA

IamRascal · Post by **IamRascal** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:03 pm

My wife and I have decided that DC/Metro area life isn't for us and we're on a trek to be back down the SWVA area in 3-5 months between the cost of living and long commutes we've decided its not worth it. Got a couple of leads in the Blacksburg area that will hopefully develop into jobs.

So the question is what areas to rent should I look at. I'll be working in blacksburg, so something around blacksburg, radford, christiansburg would be perfect.

Just wanted to know if anyone had any reccomendations where they've lived before, or what places to avoid?

Post by **DSPDA3** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:30 pm

There are several houses up on the market in my subdivision in C'burg. Some families are relocating. They aren't for rent, so if you're looking solely for that, they may not be of interest to you. I've been out of the renting game for a few years, so I'm not sure how much help I would be.

IamRascal · Post by **IamRascal** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:47 pm

It depends on what we have in savings at that time if we buy or not. Whats the name of the subdivision? We'll put it on the list of places to search.

Post by **DSPDA3** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:16 am

Staffords Farm

IamRascal · Post by **IamRascal** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:04 pm

I've got a 99% of being down in the area now come June and I need to know if theres anything I should be concerned about with the VA car inspection. I've got an intake, header and exhaust. No leaks and everything passes emmisions, sniffer and odb2. Tein coilovers aprox 1.5" drop.

Is there anything I should be concerned about? I have access to stock parts for the most part other than a stock cat pipe which I should be able to get for fairly cheap if necessary but I'd prefer to avoid the time required to accomplish that. As far as I can tell, "by the rule" it should pass.

Thanks!

00GTJustin · Post by **00GTJustin** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 4:38 pm

Yeah Chris you should be fine with inspection, unless you go to South Main auto. No emissions down here!

So after we find Chris a job, can we move on to me? LOL I'm in the same boat but probably on a slightly longer timeframe

IamRascal · Post by **IamRascal** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:19 am

Whats your skillset in? I can keep an eye out for ya.

00GTJustin · Post by **00GTJustin** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:09 pm

Natural Resources major, but I'm probably looking to be a service writer for now

I also am a carpenter lol jack of all trades

MR2 KIX · Post by **MR2 KIX** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:18 pm

Justin,

Are you interested in working for one of the local government agencies in as an E&S inspector? I could make some calls.

Chris,

Are you looking for a mechanics job? If so, I know someone that may be hiring.

IamRascal · Post by **IamRascal** » Tue May 01, 2007 2:40 pm

Steve,
Thanks for looking out for me but I actually have a meeting with some people on Thursday, job is pretty much mine. Just have to see what the workplace is like, not step on any toes and I'll start moving everything during next month.

Know of any good climate controlled storage places down there? Need a place to put our stuff till we buy in a few months and the wife comes down.

I love working on cars as a hobby(mine and my friends) but don't think I could do it as a day to day job.

Post by **glenthompson** » Tue May 01, 2007 4:33 pm

There are a couple in Roanoke but I've never looked at the offerings in the NRV. The two here are old warehouses that have been subdivided into storage units.

IamRascal · Post by **IamRascal** » Sun May 13, 2007 12:26 am

Got the Job! I Move down and begin my first week of work in June. Can't wait to get more involved in the club, as I plan on being there for a long time.

Glenn, thanks for the info. I'll have to check it out. We're on the waiting list for on in Radford for the first week of June, so as the date draws nearer we'll get more desperate for a place.

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