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Originally Posted by alex23
4) Since I'm ethnically filipino and have plenty of family there, it was suggested that I stay w/family for a month and look for a place while I'm there, as I'll get better deals/etc. if I do this. Is this a good idea or should I just look and see what I can find online plus talk to people by phone who I know there while I'm still living in Switzerland?
That assumes you can trust your family, which is, sadly, not always the case. Also, keep in mind that they don't always know how much expensive things should cost, especially things they could never afford. In theory, having a local negotiate things for you has the potential to save you a great deal of money.
I think you should do both. Research and feel out some things, but don't agree to anything until you actually get there. Plan on staying with family for up to a month with the option of moving out earlier. Or at least that's what I would do. But I am kind of nitty in both poker and life, so I may be prone to taking excessive precautions that most people think aren't worth the effort.