How to Rent a House for a Day in Los Angeles
There are many reasons that one might have for renting a house for a day in Los Angeles. Perhaps you want to avoid a hotel on an overnight business trip that has allowed you to bring the family along. Perhaps you simply want to experience life as a Los Angeleno. Whatever the reason, Los Angeles is probably the best city to find a one-day rental in the country. There are many houses even listed as one-day rentals in film production directions. In show business, a house is often needed for filming for only a day or a week.
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Call--or email--the California Film Commission and the Los Angeles Film office. See the Resources section for links. These offices can give you leads on one-day housing rentals. Be sure to call and check out the situation. Sometimes the house is available for only daytime use because people reside there overnight. It's possible to find one-day rentals that include day and night rental, and you can stay overnight because the property will be yours for the entire twenty-four hour period.
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Consult with a real estate agent. In any other city, it would probably be laughable to go to a real estate office with a request of a one-day rental. In Los Angeles with filmmakers everywhere you look, the request will not be a first one. Some real estate agents will jump in at the chance to help you, but others will not speak with you about such a question. It's trial and error. Ask around a couple of times until you find someone who can take control and help you in your quest.
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Drive around neighborhoods that you like in Los Angeles. if you are new to the area, you might want to wander to Venice or the Valley for some cheaper--yet lovely--rentals for the day. Call up signs posted on rental houses, and try to arrange a one-day rental. While someone is in the midst of trying to rent out property, income for even a day can be a lovely thought.
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Call the police for the safety low down on the area that you choose. You could also try to look up this information online. You will find that there are Kinko's and Internet cafes all over the city.
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Initiate a generous offer for your one-day rental. This will be hard for someone to turn down, even if they do not usually offer short-term rentals. You want to choose a price that's between generous and not worth it to rent a house for a day. Keep it reasonable enough so that this is still a bargain in your budget.
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Tips & Warnings
Look around carefully at several houses before committing to a single rental.
Don't wait until the last minute if possible. A good deal can be found when you have a lot of bargaining power. Appearing at the last minute shows them that you are in need. It's hard to bargain in a position of twisted luck.
