I dont think $3,500 is quite enough for a furnished place, and on the line for an unfurnished on a decent compound. Particularly not in a semi decent area. Also bear in mind as an individual wait lists for the good compounds are not short.

Real estate management here has no ryhme or reason and when dealing with people as an individual rather than having company organisation or assistance is a completely different ball game to having your housing provided.

Just throw away everything you think about contracts and normality, expect anything and you'll be okay!

I'm talking about an apartment there btw.