Your 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.
When 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.
After 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.
How 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.
I've moving to a much larger city that's a 6 to 7 hour drive from where I now live. I don't know much about the area I'm moving to and think I need an apartment locator. Can anyone give me advice on how to select one? Thanks
By Betty from Lubbock, TX
I 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.
When shopping for an apartment, always make sure to note whether the utilities are included in the rent or if they are extra. You may think are getting a better deal on rent when in fact they have just separated the utilities from the rent.
