🚀 go-pugleaf

I live in Venice / Marina Del Rey and it is _Great_ here.  I live on the 
borderline of Venice and Marina Del Rey.  In fact, I have a Venice zip 
code and my next door neighbor has a Marina Dey Rey address.  I am a 
single parent and was raised in an "unsafe" neighborhood, so I know what 
that is like.  It is true there is crime everywhere in this city (or so 
it seems) but this is a nice community and I am sure you will have no 
problems finding a place in that price range.  I pay $600 for a _large_ 
one bedroom apt. now.  

If you want more info I a can relay personal experiences, or send you 
some literature, or rental ads.  Understand that this city is quite 
unique in that, you may live in a "nice" neighborhood..but you are never 
very far away from an "unsafe" neighborhood.  What you learn to do is to 
remain conscious and enjoy!

I am 3 blocks from the Marina, and about 5 blocks from world famous 
Venice beach.  My son and I _love_ it.  I work for a national 
organization, and folks from other offices often come to L.A. to work 
or visit.  When they are in town, my place (or area) is the primary choice 
(almost without exception) of areas to stay/visit.  If I can be of any further 
assistance, please let me know.

Regards,
Demetrious Dansby

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