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letsgouda t1_j2pmfr9 wrote

I don't feel like Manchester is very clean or nice but its reputation is rather over the top in that direction. But the area in general I really like! I live more on the seacoast and it's really nice. But I feel like I'm too far away from mountains/good hiking here. I think a place is mostly what you make of it, but there's no harm in gameifying it a little bit- putting yourself in a location that has more like minded people or a bigger dating pool. I came here partnered and was looking forward to living in a more quiet, small town way. But now that I'm single, I would rather live in a place with a bigger dating pool and more social activities. Best of luck to you!

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Plenty-Cattle9791 t1_j2pfst8 wrote

My husband does contract work in the nuclear industry and this is how we have done it on multiple moves to multiple states. Sometimes and extended stay hotel to settle in when you land., they usually have a fridge and stove. We also found it helps to offer a little over the monthly rental price per month in exchange for the short lease. The fact of the dedication to studies would also be a positive to renters: probably not partying much and shows willingness to work hard. People like to help people .You are on the right track. Good luck

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[deleted] OP t1_j2pc4te wrote

Interesting. You may like Portland. I don't live in the city proper, I'm a couple towns away. To me, it's a city where it only takes a day to see all the good sights. After that, if you don't build up a social network or have a romantic partner, it gets old really fast. If you are more left-leaning, you will definitely fit in more in Portland than I do.

Southern/central New Hampshire attracts me because the cities seem a bit cleaner, and they are closer to mountainous areas. I love hiking and did a lot of it when I was in the Monadnock region.

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[deleted] OP t1_j2pbdnd wrote

Haha, the comment about tourists reminds me of when I lived in Nashua. I would see folks from away and think "What are they looking for?"

"I think you're looking for Boston, TBH". I love visiting Boston, I just don't think I could live in such a densely urbanized area. That's why I'm targeting urban areas that have smaller towns surrounding them.

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