Homeless guy in need of cheap apartments (Atlanta: hardwood floors, low income)

[newguyontheblock2009]

Hi im new to the forum and some what new to atlanta.I'm not gonna really explain my pathetic life story,as im only 32 years old.But to make a simple short story I am homeless,I sometimes sleep at peach tree and pine,other times at the atlanta mission.I dont like shelters so im wondering if anyone here knows cheap apartments(i mean atleast $300-$400 a month).I dont care if its in a bad area or good area I just need a place to rest my head.I am currently unemployed and have diffuculty getting employment due to my LONG criminal record.I have no ID,no birth certificate,no nothing.I however do this job(not really a job but it pays me)its a guy i know he gives me money about $100 a week to help him fix houses and he pays in cash.As you can see its little money but if their is a way I can get a apartment without the usual background checks and other bull**** i would appriacte it if someone helped me out.Sorry for my grammar the keyboard is messed up.

[tonygeorgia]

apartments/roommates
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reg jobs
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truck driving jobs (they are known to be relaxed with hiring people with criminal records)
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[SW30303]

I would assume you are in contact with people day to day. I would ask as many as I could about what you want (a cheap apartment/ place for rent). Someone would know someone who has a place for rent.

Without a basic ID, you are even more limited in many ways that you already know about. I would correct that as soon as possible, so you can seek work legally.

[PedestriAnne]

Have you tried the Imperial? It's just a couple of blocks from Peachtree/Pine and it was rehab-ed from a hotel into apartments for people with very low incomes. It's just a couple of blocks from Peachtree-Pine, right there at Peachtree and Ralph McGill/Ivan Allen.

They were having some financial problems in the fall, but I haven't read anything about it since then.

Here's how to get a copy of your birth certificate if you were born in Georgia. If you weren't born here, the CDC has links to vital records sources for all states.

[RandyWatson13]

Good luck to you.

[LynnHarris]

Also, continue looking out for construction signs in residential and commercial areas...many of these companies will hire you on the spot to help them clean-up after a construction or interior design project (example: Sawhorse, Home Rebuilders, Small Carpenters at Large). These companies will have signs posted in the yards or in front of the buildings where they are working. I used to work for one of these companies years ago, and have seen several guys (with no experience) starting out just doing mainly project clean up, where after a few weeks on the job the company paid for them to get certified and additional training from the Georgia Home Builders Association.

I hope some of the info on the board is helpful to you...and pray that you are blessed with a new job opportunity, new home, and a fresh start.

[tamlym]

Not sure if you can hook up this gig, but it might work for you. Sometimes some property management companies need someone to temporarily occupy a house (not in the greatest of areas) while they try to obtain a permanent tenant. This way, the house is less succeptable (sp?) to breakins and is not vacant...You'll be paid a little bit and you'll have a place to stay for a bit...

I know there is a need for that, but I'm not sure how you can look for this gig...good luck to you.

[DONNIEANDDONNA417]

theres these apartments in austell georgia call Magnolia crossing....their one bedrooms are 424.00...first month is free so my daughter moved in for 150.00 deposit.

Its in a safe area (cobb county dont play) hardwood floors,dishwasher and a balcony. and you only pay one utility which is your light bill. And its on the busline.

Hope this works out for you. I know it rough out there but I hope it all works out for you. I will be praying for you and God Bless

[Kserah]

It would probably benefit you to get an I.D. of some sort. I know it's illegal in some places to just be walking around w/o identification.
I wish you luck & hope you can find something. I've been homeless before, i know how that goes. At least you have a trade to use. Wish I could help, I just lost my job a month ago, don't know whats next. God Bless You.