Keep Rent Less Than 1/3 of IncomeYou should only pay 30% of your income to pay your rent to be in the safe zone! Don't live that way if you can't.
Review Rental Locations with Google MapsAfter finding a possible place to live, type in the exact address in Google and it will show you the actual residence. Sometimes, it will be very close to the address but in either case you can see it and also rotate the wheel thing and you can get a view of the neighborhood.
Considerations When Apartment HuntingDon't forget to keep in mind one very important thing. How far will I have to carry my groceries and everything else before getting to my apartment?
Guidelines for First Time RentersYour first place is like establishing credit. Start out right and it's smooth sailing. Make bad choices and it will follow you. Some pointers from my years of managing property are here, so I hope they help.
Renting an ApartmentHow much can you afford to pay for an apartment each month? Understand that most apartment complexes want a first and last month's rent or first month's rent and a security deposit.
Rent House in Neighborhood Before BuyingBefore buying a new house in a new area, first rent a home for a few months in the vicinity you're planning on living. Allow yourself a period of time to see how the area is for you. See what's around the neighborhood if it really is the area for you and your family.
Apartment Hunting TipsWhen I search for a new apartment I keep the following things I want in mind: Opt for no corner units as you are heating and cooling 2 walls instead of one and there is no wind-break on corner units. Try choosing a unit in the middle of the building.
Free Carpet Cleaning Wth Your Apartment Lease RenewalI live in an apartment. My neighbor told me that when a person renews their lease, they can have their carpets shampooed for free. I called the office Tuesday morning and they sent someone the same afternoon.
Get a Reduction in Rent By Being a HandymanTo get a good deal on an apartment. Offer to do either simple handyman's work or some janitorial work in the evenings or weekends for a reduction in the rent and possibly free rent.
Saving Money on an ApartmentWith all the problems with getting a mortgage these days, we are looking for tips and advice for saving money when renting an apartment. Do you have any tips to share?
Sometimes It Pays To Stay In One PlaceIt pays to keep aware of local happenings. I have somehow stayed at my apartment all these years as the neighborhood got better, always planning to move but didn't.
Apartment LivingIf you are able to choose, (and physically able) get an apartment higher than the main floor. This works well for me for two reasons. 1) I have barely had to turn up my heat this winter, my thermostat is set at 50 and my home is usually over 70...
