You’ll need: Appointments to visit apartments from Part 1 A camera (a good one trumps a camera phone) Index cards GPS navigator (oh-so-amazing if you don’t know the area!) or printed directions from Google maps Viewing Apartments It’s my firm belief that apartment hunting should always occur in pairs. If you’re going to have a roommate, that person is your ideal appointment buddy. But even if you’re not going to have a roommate (or they’re not available), you should take someone
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It’s exciting to move on from college or your parents’ house and get your first apartment, but it can also be a bit of a headache. Last month, my boyfriend and I went through the painful (but necessary) process, and came out alive and with a signed lease to show for it. I’m a careful planner and a micromanager, so you can benefit in your own apartment search by just stealing my system. It’s alright, I don’t mind! Prelude: Before you start digging deep into apartment listings, work your netwo