Take photos and notes and spreadsheets to keep track of all the apartments you’re looking at. They’ll all be fairly similar and it’s easy to forget information about each one.
Take photos and notes and spreadsheets to keep track of all the apartments you’re looking at. They’ll all be fairly similar and it’s easy to forget information about each one.
How much can you comfortably pay for rent? Remember, you’ll need to pay security deposit (usually first and last month’s rent) and moving costs. Be open to having roommates when you get your first apartment.
Here are questions to ask a realtor when apartment hunting.
Rent, Parking, size of apartment, does it include utilities, proximity to public transportation, proximity to work and restaurants, laundry, type of neighborhood, do you feel safe?
It's easy to manipulate photos, so make sure you know exactly what you're getting
Ask around, google the landlord. If you live in NYC, here are some measures to take to prevent landlord issues or fraud
You can always live an apartment for a few months to get a feel of which area you'd like to live in.
Prorated means that you just pay for the days that you are there.
Always check cabinets and drawers, that's where little bugs like to hide.
There are sometimes typos. Look for agreements about pets, utilities, subletting and restrictions around breaking lease.
I caught a mistake on mine about utlities, so always double check.
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