I will be moving out as soon as I get accepted to colleges. I have never moved out before and I was wondering how to find an apt. Where do I look? What procedures should I expect? How long is the process? How much paper work? etc.
Thanks!
2006-12-17 12:17:42 · 4 answers · asked by see_detachment 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
start with newspapers in the toen you're looking to move into.
Also, college bulletin boards often have folks looking for roomies.
Another great link is
http://rochester.craigslist.org/
I doubt you're from Rochester, so change the site to the closest possible location...
2006-12-17 14:32:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can have the right one in a day. , provided you find the right one. you ll want one somewhat close to school so that ups the rent a little. figure utility deposits or a cosigner for that. most renter s want a security deposit-first and last months rent usually. as leases go, if you can do a six month or a yr. your doing good. if you do it month by month they re liable to look at you as a tear it up and leave sort of person. dont jump at the first one you find, look at a few, make sure you d be comfortable in it and have plenty of space. if you find one you like and it needs some repairs- if your handy with tools, you might be able to fix it up with the costs+labor deducted from your rent in agreement with the landlord. for example: i lived in this one place almost rent free for almost a yr and 1/2 just by doing odd jobs like painting other properties, cutting grass, basic maintenance on their other places. rule of thumb- it s cheaper to have a tenant do it than hire a contractor. hope this helps
2006-12-17 22:18:14 · answer #2 · answered by Harry W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in the newspaper, find some in your price range. Depending on where you live you might get a month free if you sign a six month lease. Expect to pay some sort of damage deposit, and in some locations, first and last months rent will be charged (move to a cheaper place if they do that :-))/.
2006-12-17 20:26:31 · answer #3 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although there are many apartment rental websites, the best selection will be found in your local newspaper classified ads. Many landlords require that you fill out a simple rental application and some will actually run a criminal background and credit check on you. The rental process can usually be completed in one day.
Good luck with your new apartment.
2006-12-21 07:43:26 · answer #4 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋