Obviously staying with someone there is the ideal, but assuming you don't have that option.

IgnoreTheLine: Smart

I might have friends that could look at things for me.

I had to just sort of look at craigslist and then we stayed at a motel until I found a place

it was super stressful, would not recommend

on the other hand, it definitely motivated me to find a suitable place ASAP

My dad looked beforehand and called around then flew out here and drove around looking while he stayed at a hotel

/nodnod. Appreciate all the ideas!