I have struggled to find a quality rental in the skagit valley area. Because of my situation I reluctantly contacted cascade meadows (executive apartments) to inquire about the property, rates and to schedule an appt. to look at a unit. I had read reviews online about how terrible the manager is but I called anyway and agreed to myself to remain neutral until otherwise proven. I called and asked Lynn questions about the property and set an appointment for the next day. I ended up having some free time later that day and called back to see if I could come sooner. (It was about 4 PM) The property manager Lynn was quite unprofessional this time asking me if I have the deposit money available and if I would be willing to pay it today if she showed me the place. WTF??? I hadnt even looked at it. Who asks that in this situation like that?? Weird. When I told her I do have money and that No, even if I like the apartment I most likely will sleep on it, she then told me she had no time to show that apartment that day. I thanked her anyways and reiterated that I was still interested in my appt. for the following day and she agreed and acknowledged the appt. The next day I get off work and head over to the apartments. I try calling Lynns number several times with no answer. I was stood up by this lady who posts craigslist ad after craigslist ad raving about how amazing and professionally managed her apartments are, only its comical to read all of her typos, spelling errors and poor grammar. I'm feeling lucky because had she been totally professional and normal I probably would have moved in there and been screwed out of my deposit too. If the incentive of a new person moving in isn't enough to motivate her then I doubt she would be ANY help whatsoever as a tenant with an issue. THANK GOD she came off as crazy and scared me off.
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