Local (Non-Tourist) Apt Rentals?

[negrilsand]

One has to be careful not to become a "white angel". I think that Rob is trying to give you a hint. As a Jamaican, your friend is not likely to be"out of the loop" and is fully aware of the rental possibilities in the area. I can hardly imagine a place where the people could be more savvy when it comes to finding the "best deal". I have been visiting the island for extended stays since 1976 and I still occasionally "go soft" and fall for a friends supposed need for a likkle something. My Jamaican friends in the US have the same requests by their on island friends and relatives by phone and when they return to Jamaica for visits.

[Accompong]

One has to be careful not to become a "white angel". I think that Rob is trying to give you a hint. As a Jamaican, your friend is not likely to be"out of the loop" and is fully aware of the rental possibilities in the area. I can hardly imagine a place where the people could be more savvy when it comes to finding the "best deal". I have been visiting the island for extended stays since 1976 and I still occasionally "go soft" and fall for a friends supposed need for a likkle something. My Jamaican friends in the US have the same requests by their on island friends and relatives by phone and when they return to Jamaica for visits.

You mean like..... http://www.wikihow.com/Know-if-Your-...d-Is-Using-You

Just ran across this and found it interesting reading.

Peace and Guidance

[Linde876]

If you all need to know, I've been a "white angel" before. And much harder, deeper, and arduously than any article online will detail. I did it, I took good things away from the experience and also learned many, many lessons. I'd say there were bad things but I don't look at it that way. He hasn't asked for this inquiry--I chose to help him since he commented that his circle of friends and family hadn't turned up any leads for him because tourist season is a bad time to be looking for a long term rental. I used to check out this board years ago and remember it being helpful.

By "out of the loop" I mean that my friend works 12 hours a day and goes home to enjoy peace and quiet. He rarely hangs out at the shops or bars and doesn't linger around the streets chatting. Nor has he moved from place to place in a long time. So I suppose I could have just said that but I wanted to be a little more polite about it.

Anyways, I appreciate the private messages that actually answered my question rather than try to inform me about White/Jamaican relationships. He has a few options to choose from now, so this will probably be my last reply. Thanks.