So, I just rented my first apartment. I was planning on moving in April 1st. I have the money to move in sooner if I like, but I would save several hundred dollars by moving later....
I'm at my parents house, so I have no deadline for the time I need to be out...
am I just being too eager? Or do you think that if I can move sooner, I should??
2007-02-21 10:06:09 · 2 answers · asked by Tiff 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I think that it's entirely up to you. If you can deal with living with your folks for a little longer, I would. You may need that extra money when you move in for incidentals that you aren't thinking of right now: cleaning supplies, laundry money, food, deposits on utilities, etc. I'd save all you can.
Yes, it's exciting to get your first place and finally move out on your own. You are going to be on your own forever now. Do everything that you can to save some extra money. If you have plenty of money already saved and you can legitimately afford to move in early, go for it. But otherwise, save it for a rainy day.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-21 10:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by Summer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I would wait, once you move in, you'll realize all kinds of little things that you need and that extra money could really come in handy. Extra lamps, toasters, all of your cleaning supplies, buckets, shower curtains, rugs, kitchen utensils, you'd be suprised what you realize you don't have. I thought that I was all prepared to move in and after a few weeks of actually having my own apartment, I had a huge list of things that I needed.
2007-02-21 11:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋