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[fumarlamota]

Hey everybody. Some months ago,i alluded to moving to colonia tomas aquino....however,that plan fell through as I had family court drama to deal with. On 15 september,i am moving to tj and am searching for the cheapest apartment possible. Seriously. The cheapest. And something close to the border,colonia libertad is preferrable. I am wondering if anybody has got any leads on where to find an apt,aside from craigslist

[HK70]

If you really want to find a place you need to go look for it on your own. I don't hang out in Libertad but I have heard as you move up the hill things get more sketchy. As far living in a dirt cheap apartment you may want to consider who you will be living around and that your risk factors will be greater. Good luck.

[Cyanide41]

I know there are places that can be had for under $100 a month, but I personally wouldn't want to live there. I like hot water and indoor plumbing. You may want to reconsider "Cheap as possible"

[otayBill]

If the landlord likes you then you can negotiate a better rate.

If you seem like a person that "fuma la mota," then many will refuse to rent.

[fumarlamota]

Well, idk what a marijuana smoker looks like because we are from all walks of life. It is harmless. People have tried to sell me heroin and crack in tijuana,especially on la revo... so I think mota is usually socially acceptable. Right? Moreover I dont tell my landlords 'by the way, I smoke weed,' its really just a small part of my life, and I have absolutely no shame about smokin a plant less harmless than tobacco, tylenol, ibuprofen, mcdonalds french fries....its irrelevent know what I mean?

[fumarlamota]

Well, idk what a marijuana smoker looks like because we are from all walks of life. It is harmless. People have tried to sell me heroin and crack in tijuana,especially on la revo... so I think mota is usually socially acceptable. Right? Moreover I dont tell my landlords 'by the way, I smoke weed,' its really just a small part of my life, and I have absolutely no shame about smokin a plant less harmless than tobacco, tylenol, ibuprofen, mcdonalds french fries....its irrelevent know what I mean?

less harmful, I should say...but im gonna nip this in the 'bud' before it becomes a discussion about mota rather than apartments....i think I found a place in nuevatijuana , which is practical for me...

[George Costanza]

less harmful, I should say...but im gonna nip this in the 'bud' before it becomes a discussion about mota rather than apartments....i think I found a place in nuevatijuana , which is practical for me...

Hello Neighbor

[fumarlamota]

Hello Neighbor

ay chinga jeffe!! Haha not yet, but this time next month we might be neighbors...so otay is easier to cross than san ysidro,eh? Especially by foot, from what I hear. I got stopped and sent to 'secondary inspection' last week, because I got a misdemeanor on my record. Do you think this is gonna happen every time I cross into the usa??

[bajashrink]

I got stopped and sent to 'secondary inspection' last week, because I got a misdemeanor on my record. Do you think this is gonna happen every time I cross into the usa??

Probably not, although how often depends on what the misdemeanor charge was.

[George Costanza]

Well it really depends they take drug charges and smuggling offenses a lot more serious than anything else so they may scrutinize you more than say if you had a assault or DUI etc....

[fumarlamota]

It was assault and battery, I am still on unsupervised probation for this...but thats not 'regular' probation. I was never ordered to not leave the jurisdiction. I dont even have a p.o., I have an answering machine that I never have to report to....i was asked two questions about my arrest at secondary, so obviously the record is why I was sent to secondary. I also probably looked cracked out in the linea , from having not slept in over 2 days cause I was excited.....haha I hate those border patrol guys, they are really mean! They almost...hurt my feelings :]

[George Costanza]

Ok so it is a fresh conviction that is still on the records I guess?

Did you have to go into that other building or just to the desk after the turn-styles?

[bajashrink]

After reading his other post, he's guaranteed to have his ass sent to secondary every time just for being a troll.

[fumarlamota]

After reading his other post, he's guaranteed to have his ass sent to secondary every time just for being a troll.

hahaha, that's ridiculous! Costanza, it was just at the desk after the turnstyles.... Its what is known as soft inspection, I guess. They didnt even search my person or my bag. You got any insight??

[George Costanza]

I see people getting flagged all the time for various issues and sometimes it's the same people and they tell the 2ndary agent the story already so when you get there it is just a formality.

[fumarlamota]

When they ask, 'what were you doing in mexico' and can see on their computer that I am crossing every day.... Is it a bad idea to insinuate that I am living across the border without a visa?? Hmm...secondary is a pain in the ass

[bajashrink]

When they ask, 'what were you doing in mexico' and can see on their computer that I am crossing every day.... Is it a bad idea to insinuate that I am living across the border without a visa?? Hmm...secondary is a pain in the ass

I suspect you are crossing the border with a U.S. passport book instead of U.S. passport card. If you cross with the latter, they are less likely to ask what you were doing in Mexico, being that they know that most peeps with passport cards live in Mexico. A passport card costs $55 and the U.S. Consulate in TJ will issue you one in 2 weeks or less after you apply there in person.

The U.S. Government and its port of entry inspectors don't care what your immigration status in Mexico is. It's not their job to enforce Mexican immigration laws. And technically, if you just rent a hotel room, apartment, or a house in a Mexican border town and return to the U.S. at least every 72 hours, the Mexcian government considers you a tourist, which doesn't require you to have a residence visa. Most U.S. citizens that live in MX border towns don't bother applying for an FM2/3 visa. Having one doesn't make you less deportable if you get convicted of a crime down here. About the only illegal gringos Mexican immigration looks for in these parts are those working as supervisors and managers in U.S.-owned manufacturing plants.

[fumarlamota]

Actually I have a passport card. The primary cbp dude alluded to his assumption that I live in tj when he asked, 'have you ever been sent to secondary'. As if to imply that he thinks I cross frequently

[bombero]

If you have enough cardboard you can build your own place

[fumarlamota]

If you have enough cardboard you can build your own place

yeah but I could do that in san diego, too!