Saguaro, first off congrats on making the decision to move to zoo town. If I remember correctly at one point you were thinking of moving to Helena, glad you chose Missoula. Anyways, if I was you I might try to find like an apart-hotel of some sort for a month and then get sorted from there. Everything in Missoula works better in person, though I definitely understand your desire to have it taken care of before you get there. But remember, you already made the choice to go there, She'll take care of the rest....I ain't bullshitting you either.

Also, try getting in touch with these people:

professionalproperty.com/

A lot of people in town don't like them cause they're kind of dicks and will take your deposit at the drop of a dime. On the upside, their name says it all, they are very professional and won't fuck you over if you don't fuck them over. I always had good luck with them. There's one lady who works there, or used to, who I think was called Carla. No bullshit to her, she looks like a mountain lion, but she's a straight shooter and will help you if you're not being stupid or acting like some dumb hippy punk, lol.

Also, here's another place:

www.lambros.com/locations.php

I never rented from them. Everyone calls them Scambros. Says it all. The only other place I can remember is called the Dwelling Place, but I can't find a number for them. A friend rented from them for years and had nothing but good things to say.

Good luck!

Yes it does, Mel, and thank you! I lived in CO for many yrs. and it was about the same there. I figured it would be about the same in Missoula, but thought I'd ask anyway...