How to Find the Perfect Apartment Community
As hard as you work to pay for your home, make sure to be comfortable and happy where you decide to live. Breaking a lease is not cheap and moving every few years because you choose the wrong place isn't either.
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Check the local police website for crime activity in the area
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Check the school ratings
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Check the location of bus stops
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Check the distance to your job and maybe do a test drive during rush hour
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Is the community well kept (make sure to drive around)
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Is the office staff friendly and helpful
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When touring a unit can you hear the neighbors
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Walk to the exact location of your apartment
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What amenities do they have
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What do they do in natural disasters like hurricanes
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Ask if they typically raise rents at renewal and at what percentage
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Check the online reviews (just use this to ask questions)
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Do they have any specials
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What is the building made of
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How old are the appliances
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What hours does maintenance work
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