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MrGreenThumb · 10-01-2005, 07:08 AM

I'm looking to move out west in next year or two & have to get a plan in order, looking for advice from fellow growers in the CA area. I'm weighing the cost of living etc.. vs. my income & future income once I move out there. If I'm living in an apartment, or a rent house, studio, etc... what are my chances of finding a grow friendly landlord if I have a medical card ?

If the answer is I'd have to hide it in a grow cab, then my other alternative I'm considering is buying a new or used mobile home & paying lot rent, then at least I'd own my own, as I couldn't afford a house out there till I worked a few more years. Is this good / bad ? I know there are dispensaries, but I'm trying to avoid that if possible.

Thanks

10-02-2005, 03:32 AM

If you have a medical card, you still have virtually no chance of finding a landlord who would knowingly accept that. Also, it depends on where in California, but socially marijuana is still taboo. But there isn't anything wrong with getting a medical card and growing without your landlord knowing, because if you get caught, the worst that could happen would you'd get evicted, but if you were growing under the legal limit then, no charges.

My opinion is you should just get the medical card and grow wherever you happen to live and hide it from everyone. You'll have no problems.

Just my 2 cents

kilacaLIbud · 10-02-2005, 08:37 AM

i live in so cal like north of tijuana mexico...and rent is expensive...about 1000 for 1 bedroom house or 2 bed room apt...and that also depends on what area u live in.. as for med cards are easyer to get than a job....alot of ppl grow in the city and there are the most dispencerys right off the freeway..

10-02-2005, 08:47 AM

I live in the same area kila does and as long as it's away from public eyes your pretty safe.
I really don't think a landlord could evict you for it. (I am sure he could find something though)
Worst case scenario, you get the cops called out--- and if you have a Rec. and your under your limit's, they tell you to have a nice day.
Rents insane here.
2b/1ba garage small yard 1300+ a month.
Same house for sale is mid 400,000's.

Also.
It seems the further inland you are, the more the cops fuck with you.
Stay near the coast.
Good Luck

HumboldtHigh · 10-02-2005, 08:31 PM

Save your money...Move to Nor. Cal.

Do not get me wrong, I was brought up in So. Cal. and visit there now more often than I would like to even think about

I love So. Cal. but Kilacali. is right it is really, really pricey to live. If money is no worry, the population is enough to make you run to the north. Not to mention TRAFFIC, that really sucks! Legit also made a good point live down by one of the many beaches. Less likely to have any problems, lots more stoners and usually the cops have their hands full with the bar scene. Nor. Cal. is very relaxed, not as populated and some of the finest herb around comes from these areas. Everybody here is pretty much herb-friendly, even if its not their cup o' tea. Living expenses are much better here...So. Cal.....Land with your feet running and a good hustle, Nor.Cal....Bring your bong and your clippers

Make no mistake, all of Cali. is breathtaking, you just gotta check it out and find your spot.

Thats my

Peace, HH

MrGreenThumb · 10-06-2005, 07:41 AM

Thanks for the advice, another question: What about employers/drug testing & having a medical mj card, is it much of a problem ? big companies or small companies, if they're not defence contractors etc... is there a simple way to find which companies are good/bad in this regard ? I've been job searching online & a few do state drug testing up front, but alot say nothing about it.

10-06-2005, 07:47 AM

Oregon is fighting that battle now.
Employer's still have the right to fire/not hire you.
ALOT of companies are shying away from drug testing.
I read somewhere it's like only 50% or so, that actually test. (although they threaten)

10-07-2005, 12:58 AM

man i live in los angeles in the sfv and man shit is expensive here. i pay 1650 for a 2+2 house and man it aint bad expecially were i live but dude be ready to shelve out some cash and as for growing man sooooo many people here grow and smoke it is still taboo but its also more excepted here in la i guess.. my last house i swear 3 or 4 people on my block were growing. i know this cause i found a few of their hortliux bulb boxes after they flew out fo the trash. so a lot of people smoke and grow in cali just do it legal and like i said have a good job to pay rent oh and gas cause nothing is close around here.

swerve

OXOSSI · 10-07-2005, 09:51 PM

Why? California? Lived 3 years in LA and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I would have to agree with humbolt high, go north. LA - smog, crime, neurotic population, and soon the big one is coming (earthquake + tcunami) and nothing will be left of dababylon.

Now I must admit that there are some beautiful places just outside of the town, if u can live there - its a different story, good luck!

MrGreenThumb · 10-11-2005, 12:41 PM

Visited 2 times as a kid, has always been one of those "maybe someday" dreams & after 1995 the medical mj laws being enacted, etc... I don't want to be in LA anyway, & with the cost of living etc.... hopefully will find a good place in northern CA. It's just a matter of planning, will take a considerable amount of planning & saving, but maybe within the next year or two at most.

10-01-2005, 07:08 AM	#1
MrGreenThumb Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6	Moving to CA, looking for advice I'm looking to move out west in next year or two & have to get a plan in order, looking for advice from fellow growers in the CA area. I'm weighing the cost of living etc.. vs. my income & future income once I move out there. If I'm living in an apartment, or a rent house, studio, etc... what are my chances of finding a grow friendly landlord if I have a medical card ? If the answer is I'd have to hide it in a grow cab, then my other alternative I'm considering is buying a new or used mobile home & paying lot rent, then at least I'd own my own, as I couldn't afford a house out there till I worked a few more years. Is this good / bad ? I know there are dispensaries, but I'm trying to avoid that if possible. Thanks
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10-02-2005, 03:32 AM	#2
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	If you have a medical card, you still have virtually no chance of finding a landlord who would knowingly accept that. Also, it depends on where in California, but socially marijuana is still taboo. But there isn't anything wrong with getting a medical card and growing without your landlord knowing, because if you get caught, the worst that could happen would you'd get evicted, but if you were growing under the legal limit then, no charges. My opinion is you should just get the medical card and grow wherever you happen to live and hide it from everyone. You'll have no problems. Just my 2 cents
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10-02-2005, 08:37 AM	#3
kilacaLIbud INVEST IN THE FUTURE Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: 1904 Posts: 539	i live in so cal like north of tijuana mexico...and rent is expensive...about 1000 for 1 bedroom house or 2 bed room apt...and that also depends on what area u live in.. as for med cards are easyer to get than a job....alot of ppl grow in the city and there are the most dispencerys right off the freeway.. __________________ The greener the tree, the better the bud The strength of the branch, will tell you how chronic it was I'm - buzzing high, sliding, slippin Gotcha listening to Snoop and now you feel like you crippin -snoopdogg
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10-02-2005, 08:47 AM	#4
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	I live in the same area kila does and as long as it's away from public eyes your pretty safe. I really don't think a landlord could evict you for it. (I am sure he could find something though) Worst case scenario, you get the cops called out--- and if you have a Rec. and your under your limit's, they tell you to have a nice day. Rents insane here. 2b/1ba garage small yard 1300+ a month. Same house for sale is mid 400,000's. Also. It seems the further inland you are, the more the cops fuck with you. Stay near the coast. Good Luck Last edited by LegitUser; 10-02-2005 at 08:49 AM..
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10-02-2005, 08:31 PM	#5
HumboldtHigh Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Uh...... Posts: 176	Save your money...Move to Nor. Cal. Do not get me wrong, I was brought up in So. Cal. and visit there now more often than I would like to even think about I love So. Cal. but Kilacali. is right it is really, really pricey to live. If money is no worry, the population is enough to make you run to the north. Not to mention TRAFFIC, that really sucks! Legit also made a good point live down by one of the many beaches. Less likely to have any problems, lots more stoners and usually the cops have their hands full with the bar scene. Nor. Cal. is very relaxed, not as populated and some of the finest herb around comes from these areas. Everybody here is pretty much herb-friendly, even if its not their cup o' tea. Living expenses are much better here...So. Cal.....Land with your feet running and a good hustle, Nor.Cal....Bring your bong and your clippers Make no mistake, all of Cali. is breathtaking, you just gotta check it out and find your spot. Thats my Peace, HH __________________
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10-06-2005, 07:41 AM	#6
MrGreenThumb Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6	Thanks for the advice, another question: What about employers/drug testing & having a medical mj card, is it much of a problem ? big companies or small companies, if they're not defence contractors etc... is there a simple way to find which companies are good/bad in this regard ? I've been job searching online & a few do state drug testing up front, but alot say nothing about it.
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10-06-2005, 07:47 AM	#7
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Oregon is fighting that battle now. Employer's still have the right to fire/not hire you. ALOT of companies are shying away from drug testing. I read somewhere it's like only 50% or so, that actually test. (although they threaten)
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10-07-2005, 12:58 AM	#8
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	man i live in los angeles in the sfv and man shit is expensive here. i pay 1650 for a 2+2 house and man it aint bad expecially were i live but dude be ready to shelve out some cash and as for growing man sooooo many people here grow and smoke it is still taboo but its also more excepted here in la i guess.. my last house i swear 3 or 4 people on my block were growing. i know this cause i found a few of their hortliux bulb boxes after they flew out fo the trash. so a lot of people smoke and grow in cali just do it legal and like i said have a good job to pay rent oh and gas cause nothing is close around here. swerve
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10-07-2005, 09:51 PM	#9
OXOSSI Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 227	ca Why? California? Lived 3 years in LA and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I would have to agree with humbolt high, go north. LA - smog, crime, neurotic population, and soon the big one is coming (earthquake + tcunami) and nothing will be left of dababylon. Now I must admit that there are some beautiful places just outside of the town, if u can live there - its a different story, good luck!
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10-11-2005, 12:41 PM	#10
MrGreenThumb Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6	Visited 2 times as a kid, has always been one of those "maybe someday" dreams & after 1995 the medical mj laws being enacted, etc... I don't want to be in LA anyway, & with the cost of living etc.... hopefully will find a good place in northern CA. It's just a matter of planning, will take a considerable amount of planning & saving, but maybe within the next year or two at most.
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