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Post by Rita Howard on Sept 12, 2012 5:25:00 GMT -5
Anyone got some good tips when it comes to apt hunting?
like don't forget to factor in the cost of water and electricity and internet?
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Post by ThreadKilla on Sept 12, 2012 5:26:08 GMT -5
Landlord is a huge factor that sometimes gets ignored during an apartment search. Try to talk to 1-2 other people in the building and make sure the landlord or management company fixes problems, etc.
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Post by Rita Howard on Sept 12, 2012 5:26:24 GMT -5
Am I allowed to knock on doors if I dont live there?
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Post by Mr. White on Sept 12, 2012 5:26:42 GMT -5
If you want to move to an area with nicer schools.. move after school has started because prices usually go down.
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Post by Mr. Feeny on Sept 12, 2012 5:26:53 GMT -5
Keep the commute you would have to make everywhere you usually go.
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Post by ThreadKilla on Sept 12, 2012 5:27:16 GMT -5
when using craigslist, if they don't have interior shots, it's a sh*t hole. drive by the places you like during the day and at night to see what the neighbors/neighborhood is like. look for reviews if it's a large complex. prices are negotiable, always.
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Post by Mr. Feeny on Sept 12, 2012 5:27:33 GMT -5
Seriously look into Landlords.
I'm hating mine already because I didn't realize when we found the place that it was a broken up couple who hate each other, but both own the place, are my landlords
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Post by devito on Sept 12, 2012 5:27:41 GMT -5
sit in the parking lot for a couple hours and watch the residents
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Post by Rita Howard on Sept 12, 2012 5:27:57 GMT -5
Again, is that not tresspassing?
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Post by devito on Sept 12, 2012 5:28:08 GMT -5
You could be visiting. It's fine.
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Post by Javier9101983 on Sept 12, 2012 5:28:48 GMT -5
Random, but check cell phone coverage inside the place and if you can try to test how much noise travels through the floors and walls. Something that I hated about my old place was hearing neighbors above me and next to me pretty damn easily. New place, can't hear a damn thing and I love it.
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Post by domnicksee on Sept 12, 2012 5:29:37 GMT -5
read online reviews. if it's all negative with the random absolute glowing review...those are likely staff.
my biggest tips that really works well:
drive through the complex/neighborhood at night. see what type of activity is going on.
also check out what type of cars are predominant.
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Post by Black Eyed Peas on Sept 12, 2012 6:28:07 GMT -5
All the ones in here are good. Get a tour of the building, inside and out.
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Post by PunkChic4life22 on Sept 12, 2012 7:47:29 GMT -5
I'm a big fan of sitting outside and watching the neighbors too.
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Post by moe on Sept 12, 2012 9:04:25 GMT -5
Definitely get to know the neighbors, the surrounding companies and the area
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