[demasoni]

For those of you familiar with or living in OR, I am moving there in a month at most and need advice on areas.
My coming to OR is more than OMMP. Not college undergrad looking for a rental to cut holes in their sheet rock, throw keggers & start electrical fires.
I have a profound appreciation for the vibe, thriving biodiversity and unique geography out there.

What towns/areas do you suggest within about 1 hour of eugene?

I hear Eugene can suck in a few ways, one of the worst I hear is the housing quality can be quite poor and the landlords equally problematic; not giving a shit about damage or anything working, not maintaining, quick to screw you over etc..
Could someone comment on their reputation?

[MIway]

W i left u of o was going to open a satlt branch in bend... dont know if that wld work or not...? But east of thw range is high desert... eugene is still valley and low... wet. Gotta go east really. I firat grew in vida up the river... low but beautiful. U cld find a small place btwn bend and eugene but on the east side of mtns doe cheap... cant say how to go about it... but that drive will get old really fast. Surw others will have better ideas. Gl man... oregon is great... i miss it. Peace

[ClackamasCootz]

demasoni

The challenges on finding rental property in either Eugene or Corvallis is that they're close together (about 40 miles) and the University of Oregon is in Eugene and Oregon State University is in Corvallis = college towns.

Rentals in college towns is a lot different and the agencies definitely have paperwork and property owners that do not work with agencies will not rent to students - period. And if the will rent to students then you'd better know everything possible in order to collect your money if things don't work out academically and little Billy Bob decides to move back home to wherever.

The areas east of the I-5 Corridor are former logging communities (like Sweet Home) that have never recovered from the loss of timber sales. Pretty weird little towns - hard to imagine how a newcomer would fit in.

If it were Corvallis per se, then you'd have more options (smaller school) north and a couple of places on Hwy 20 heading west to the Oregon Coast - Philomath, Alsea, etc. have areas that pretty much describe what is on your wish list. Definitely check with Corvallis agents on property on Hwy 20

But it's the long history of student renters that you're up against (personal experience) - the good properties don't become available too often. Once you're outside the city limits, both of these cities are in the heart of Oregon's agriculture and horticulture (nurseries) production areas. There aren't the suburbs like you find in elsewhere. You couldn't have picked cities with as many challenges as these trying to find property to rent or lease. Multi-year Leases is probably the only way to get close to your wants and needs.

Could Salem work for you?

Avoid these cities with impunity: Albany, Springfield, Creswel, Cottage Grove (where they filmed the parade scene in Animal House) - cultural wastelands. Inbreeding among blood relatives for generations (especially Springfield) has taken its toll.

CC

[jrmedic]

Within an hour of Eugene there are so many beautiful spots, in every direction: Vida to the East, Brownsville to the North, Lorane to the SW, and while I'm not a fan of Veneta (home of the Oregon Country Fair) or the drive out there, you may find it to be Nirvana.

Perhaps you could get a short-term, centrally-located rental close to work and venture out and about from there.

What I like may not suit you and vice versa; I am sure you will find something you'll like out here.

While Craigslist isn't what it once was, it is a decent place to start. No need to lease from a property management company.

[demasoni]

Originally Posted by jrmedic

Within an hour of Eugene there are so many beautiful spots, in every direction: Vida to the East, Brownsville to the North, Lorane to the SW, and while I'm not a fan of Veneta (home of the Oregon Country Fair) or the drive out there, you may find it to be Nirvana.

Perhaps you could get a short-term, centrally-located rental close to work and venture out and about from there.

What I like may not suit you and vice versa; I am sure you will find something you'll like out here.

While Craigslist isn't what it once was, it is a decent place to start. No need to lease from a property management company.

why not a fan of veneta?

[demasoni]

What is it like in places such as
Walterville, Crow, monroe, leaburg, and blue river?

[yerboyblue]

It's really pretty laid back but small towns. If you are new, people will probably talk about you. As far as properties, the Walterville, Leaburg, Blue River has a lot of nice neighborhoods, especially because there are many adjacent to the McKenzie river, but other properties can just be run down sometimes. Monroe is just a small town between Eugene and Corvallis in a more rural setting, mostly older houses, some well maintained, others not. Junction City is a small town between Eugene and Monroe, and same thing, but there are some newer neighborhoods. Monroe is more country, if you blink you will miss it. They make you slow way down in JC so you can't miss it, and police speed trap daily. Plus it is bigger than Monroe, at least you have restaurants and supermarkets.

[yerboyblue]

And leo is pretty much strictly state troopers in all those areas (except JC, it's big enough that they have a few of their own), and they really like to sit behind signs and trees to catch people speeding. Other than that, they aren't gonna bother you unless they receive a legitimate complaint that is worth their time.

[vStagger Leev]

Originally Posted by demasoni

What is it like in places such as
Walterville, Crow, monroe, leaburg, and blue river?

(the type of people/culture, maintained vs rundown properties, the leo etc.)

How do they compare with Vida, Brownsville, Lorane, Veneta (or alsea & Philomath if i can make the drive) ?
(the later towns seem a little more cultured & welcoming, not as small and weary of outsiders, little less hick population/inbred) correct me if I'm wrong.

Hey there bro! I personally live in Eugene, and I think this town is just fine, lot's of good music, pubs, food, and centrally located btwn the mtns and the ocean. Amazing hiking in the area and same with fishing salmon, steelhead, trout, bass, whatever your into this location has it. As for the landlords, not sure what everyones talking about as i've always had amazing landlords in the last 6 years i've been here, always professional, and helping without fucking us in the ass


Walterville... a very small town, but it's beautiful, 40 minutes from frosty peaks, and ON the McKenzie river wich is my favorite river here in OR. The people are very nice and hometown vibe is there, though it is an old logging town, the community doesnt seem delapitated by any means. Another area you may want to think about is the outskirts of OakRidge, it's a shit little town, but it's IN the mtns, and finding a place on the outskirts of town wouldnt be difficult, thought it is 45 min or so from EUG, I dont mind the town at all, but i've never personally lived there.

If you want my opinion, the area around Eugene is the shit. The cops dont give a shit if your growing as long as your now being completely blatant, or a dumbass. Get your paperwork sorted for your OMMP and get those trees growin! The grow community in EUG is very open as well, it seems like most of the population here grows, and that can be a problem when it comes to actually geting rid of your cannabis, (i give mine away ) Prices around 2,000-2400$/LB are what's happenin these days. Anyway, hope this helps, much love, your going to enjoi OR! SL

[DIDM]

from what I know if you get a bit out of town everything gets cheaper

by how much I have no clue, but 30 minutes outside of Eugene is nice and forested, for now