Maybe you have a job in the city, or family nearby.
Start with a little research before you look at listings.
double-check you might cover the financial costs.
Prepare a paperwork packet.
You’ll want to bring all the paperwork you gotta apply on the spot at an open house.
Your checkbook (so that you could pay system fees)
Have a backup plan.
You could also make things easier by being flexible about the throw in of housing you’re looking for.
once you nail all this in place, only then should you start looking at listings.
That includes:
Automate everything it’s possible for you to.
Decide how you’ll discover listings (check out our favoritesfor suggestions).
Next, spend a few minutes creating accounts on each at once so that you could use them ASAP.
You’ll also need to create a way to track rental information (likethis spreadsheetthat I used).
Keep an eye out for scams.
Look out for words such as “cozy,” “charming” or “unique.”
All of these are signs that things may not be quite right, and you should take precaution.
Have an “elevator pitch” ready.
Prepare answers to questions like this so that it’s possible for you to answer confidently.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Preparing all of this stuff ahead of time will make a huge difference once you start digging into listings.
You will probably find the whole process intense, sotake time for self careduring your search.
Tough as it is, be on high alert to respond to landlords and agents.
Set up push notifications from your apartment search app, or just watch your email like a hawk.
So much of our time and money goes into finding and creating the perfect home.
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