see, the thing is this.

it's a little smaller and a little more pricey because it's a little nicer.

it has some well kept carpets. the bathroom looks like it was recently done. so, this is just a little bit nicer of a place, overall. ok.

but, that's just it - i moved here because i wanted cheap, substandard housing, not nice housing at a market rent.

so, i would rather have that big dirty basement for cheap, because it's what i moved here for. there would be no question i'd have enough space, that way. and, i'd have that extra few dollar in the bank.

most people would make the opposite choice - they'd reason this place is a little smaller, but it's a nicer unit, so it's worth the extra money. and, that's fine - good for them. this unit is better suited for them. its not what i want - i want bigger and cheaper at the expense of niceties.

i don't mind fighting off the odd roach. i don't mind fighting off the odd rodent. i just want the space i need to create.

but, i'm getting all kinds of bad luck when i find what i want. and, may have to settle for the nicer unit at the higher price - at the expense of the big, cheap space i really want.