<human>: I got offered a job in North Carolina, and I live in PA. Not a big deal, except there are two relocation reimbursement packages. In one package, everything is just covered by the company, but they organize and cover everything.

The other (and seemingly better) option is a lump sum of $5,000. With this money, I could easily drive myself there, move my stuff, and pay a month or three of rent on a nice apartment. My question is...has anyone shopped for a place online and just moved in when you traveled there? I'm worried about getting shady deals on weird apartments without actually being there to see them.

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<bot>: Job offer will give me $5k for moving costs, looking for advice on finding an apartment without actually walking in it.