Or your second, or third, or…
Make sure you can afford it.
Yes, the crown molding and new shower seem amazing now, but in three months when you're pinching pennies to pay rent those amenities might not look so hot. Make a budget and stick to it. You might not get the perfect place, but you won't get the one that will send you to the poor house, either.
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Don't pay for anything until you've seen the apartment.
There are many ways to be scammed, and apartment hunting is one of them. If someone wants to charge you to see an apartment then that is a red flag. If they want to rent you the apartment sight unseen that is a double red flag. Basically, do not exchange any money until you are sure this is a legit transaction on a place you want to live in.
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If the landlord seems too eager to rent you the place, be careful.
Sometimes the landlord just might actually be eager, but if they want to bypass credit checks and such then chances are this might not end well. Without credit checks and paper trails it will be tougher to rectify things down the line, if need be. It also means there may be something seriously wrong with the building or apartment itself. However, if you are willing to roll the dice just don't say I didn't warn you.
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Gauge your landlord.
This is something you should really think about even though it seems sort of weird. Things to consider: Do they live on-site? How close is their apartment to yours? Do they seem like they'll be all up in your business? Many a great apartment has been ruined by an awful landlord, so try and get a good feeling for yours before it's too late.
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