I think what we have here is a failure to communicate. LOL
Maybe I should clarify what we deem to be "decent". If it keeps the rain off our heads, we have room enough to change our socks and maybe a bucket to pee in out back.. That's decent. We are well aware that it will only be a temporary situation until our situation improves. Hardship is no issue with us. We've slept in the jungle monsoons of central america night after night, navigated the Darien Gap and lived in places others wouldn't pee in. We are only interested in making due in the early days.
I have in fact been to both the sites you suggested before my initial writing and found a few places that fit our criteria. However, having traveled extensively for the past 25 years, I'm aware that the best deals are found not in the papers or on websites but, in the local shops or by talking to people at the local cafes and businesses.
I guess I really want to know what's going on at the street level from people who walk those streets daily. You know. gather a little local intel. For example, I know that for every listing I see on Segundo Mano there are probably two more that never make it to the internet. That's what I'm interested in.
I do appreciate you taking time out of your day to respond to my posting. Tools such as this site simply did not exist 25 years ago. The manner in which we travel is certainly not the norm so, I thought I would clarify a few points for anyone who may be able to assist us in future.
Thank You Once Again