Whitehouse on rent

A friend of mine travelled to Washington recently. I got to chat with him online , a few days after he flew.
Friend: Hi Suma
Me: Good Morning! How was your first week and weekend in washington? caught a glimpse of Obama taking a walk???
Friend : Good Evening. First week was ok, not great. went to whitehouse but on the night .. so not able to see him
Me: oh ok... very soon he'll be here in India.
Friend: i know, thats why i haven't taken an apartment yet !