Housing market here is rough right now, esp rentals. Rent prices have gone up about 30% in the last couple of years, and demand is very high right now, whether buying or renting. Plan ahead, i do know of one friend who was able to move back from out of state, move into a hotel for just a couple of days while he busted his ass to find a place. They already had jobs in place, and local references, may have helped to speed up the process some.