Thanks for taking the time to check this out. I really love this area but it's so expensive and I don't make a lot of money, so I'm trying every technique for the chance to live here. I'm searching for a special opportunity for a special person (me) that normal living-space seekers won't find.

I'm Larry, a graphic designer and computer/internet/website professional. I'm looking for a private, inexpensive, unfurnished space in/near the mountains of NW Los Angeles to live long-term. Could be a guesthouse, extra rooms, even a trailer -something private, with a separate entrance, not a room-mate situation. I want a quiet living situation where having a mature, respectful and trusted guy around is desirable. I have references and a cashiers check for first month + deposit.

Ideal situation:
An older, single homeowner with a lot of unused living space who could use some extra income and maybe a hand with taking care of the place.

About Me
I'm a quiet, responsible, single ( no current girlfriend) non-smoker, no pets, love kids and animals. I'm a hard worker, very organized and clean and handy with tools and fixing things. My hobbies are hiking, playing guitar, photography and snowboarding, among others.

Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, I come from a large family back east and down south. I've lived and worked in upstate New York, West Virginia, North Carolina, Manhattan, London, Paris and Seattle, from where I moved after living 10 years. I've been designing movie posters, websites and entertainment industry advertising for the last six years. Check out my design portfolio at larrysullivandesign.com. My current job is in Woodland Hills, but I need to work from home via internet on occasion too. I've lived in a guesthouse in Pacific Palisades for last 5 years, but the owner passed away suddenly and I'm currently in Sherman Oaks. Can you help?

I need:
- Kitchen area, preferably with stove, place for fridge, dining table
- Bathroom with sink, toilet, shower or tub
- Phone hook-up (for internet dsl access)
- Closet for hanging clothes
- Parking space

I have a studio-size apartment worth of furniture:
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen table + chairs
- MIcrowave
- Living room loveseat-size couch, chair, tv, shelfs, lamps
- Computer workstation table and 2 two-drawer file cabinets
- Queen bed + dresser

$500 Finders Fee Reward!

I'll pay $500 to the person who secures for me the perfect long term guest house type living situation described above. The money will be paid upon my occupancy of the accomodations. This person will be instrumental in making the connection happen - possibly a relative/family/friend/neighbor of someone who could use a nice guy in their guest house/trailer/extra room. Possibly someone moving out of the perfect place.

I want to hear from anyone about any West side guest house rental available, but if you want the finders fee, there are necessarily some requirements.

Some simple requirements for this reward:
- Minimum one year occupancy
- No sublets, I make financial arrangements only with owner.
- No published listings from Craigslist, Westside Rentals, local newspapers or any other publicly available rental - this reward doesn't apply to public listings.