Stereotypes In The Workplace

Nothing is scarier than turning eighteen and becoming an adult. You must do adult things like paying your own bills, cooking your own food and finding your own place. No one explains anything when you were younger how to be an adult. Finding a great can be very daunting experience here are a few tips on getting a great place for the best deal. You need to check your credit score, find a place and walkthrough the apartment.
I know what you’re thinking “I am young, what is credit?” Your score may not be good it maybe great but it is very helpful to know. There are many sites that are free to check your credit score such as Credit Karma or Credit Sesame. More than of the time the landlord will check your score and look for evictions. If you know your own numbers then you will have the confidence to strike a great deal. If your score is bad don’t give up there are options for you too. There are private landlords or even public housing. Public housing is an option for low-income or displaced people. There is also income-based housing that can be good if you need a more affordable apartment. They tend to be more family friendly

if that pertains to you. There is also the rent to own option which makes paying rent go toward a goal instead of throwing it away.
Now there are several ways to find a great place.

There is the newspaper, online ads, and realtors. If you choose to use the online options it can be easier but can be more dangerous. Use a secure site like Zillow or Apartment.com If you feel brave enough you can try Craigslist but I don’t recommend it at all. There has been too much crime for instance a couple was murdered while trying to buy a car. Now I know what you’re thinking newspaper who reads the newspaper any more beside my grandparents. Well it’s a great place to catch a deal they have pictures and info neatly placed in the classifieds. You can also go to a relator office get a list and maybe even hire one to find an apartment. Now some landlords require you to use a leasing company or relator office to do all business for the owner, in that case they will check everything for

you.
So now the most important is the walk through. Heaven forbid you get an apartment like my parents did where you must share a bathroom or the place is so small that you could cook eggs on the toilet. You will need to set up a meeting with the landlord or leasing company. Before you go you need a list of questions like do you cover water or lights some apartments do, can I have pets and what kind. Do I do my own lawn care or is there a service for it. Is this a good neighborhood? Can I have roommates. Is it near school or work? These are examples of question you should ask. There are no stupid questions ask whatever makes you feel comfortable. Make sure you list all damages with the landlord to prevent the security deposit from being forfeited.
So, now you have checked your credit score found a place and did a walk through. Put in an application if you’re approved all you need to do is hire a moving company and throw a house party. If not approved you will have to start all over again. Either way I hope you enjoy your new place.