Preparing for Your Apartment Hunt
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 10:00AM Great! You’ve decided to live on your own. I’m sure you can’t wait until the key is in your hand and the landlord says to you, “It’s all yours”. No, don’t go and start visiting every place that has “For Rent” sign in the window right away. Apartment hunting is a long process that can take months and can be frustrating. However, if you know where to look, how to look, what to look for, and what to avoid, it can actually be a fun experience!
There are several key decisions you have to make before you begin your search and they can be done right from the comfort of your dorm room. To get the best deal on an apartment and avoid big mistakes that will cost you I suggest that you don’t just read this chapter, but that you take the time to gather the information we suggest you have, complete the action steps, and think about the questions posed. I promise that it will be worth it.
Action: Create a plan for when you want to begin your apartment hunt and how long you plan on looking around.
Up Next: Decision #1 - Figuring Out What You Can Afford
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