[adamrain89316]

We’re at the stage of planning the move where the biggest question isn’t whether we should relocate, but how much commitment we should make right away. Buying a home is part of the long-term plan, but we’re wondering if it makes more sense to rent short-term first and get a feel for Westwood before signing a one-year lease. We don’t want to rush into a neighborhood or housing situation that looks good on paper but doesn’t work for our daily routine.

For anyone who has made a similar move, was starting with a short lease worth the extra cost or inconvenience? Did living in LA for a few months change where you ultimately wanted to live? What would you take seriously before choosing between flexibility and a longer-term lease?

• This topic was modified 3 weeks, 5 days ago by outplorehorizon9921.

[omarginger15399]

The first three months felt much harder than our normal life now. Do not judge the whole city during setup mode. In LA, the exact commute and parking situation can turn a good apartment into a bad daily life. Also listen to the person in the family who is least excited. They often see the problem everyone else is trying to ignore.

[oliverfield62594]

In LA, distance is emotional. Ten miles can decide who you actually see.

[meganriver66165]

Temporary housing felt wasteful until it saved us from signing in the wrong area.

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