00:00coinage life well spent presented by Geico if you're getting ready to rent your first
00:07apartment this significant milestone can seem exciting and scary here are seven simple yet
00:11essential steps that'll make this process smoother first determine your rental budget figure out how
00:16much you can really afford on your new pad you should stay away from paying over 30 percent of
00:20your gross income on rent including utilities is your dream place too expensive consider having a
00:24roommate next find the areas where you want to live make sure you've planned out transportation
00:29to the places you need to get to like work or the gym and most importantly you should feel happy
00:33and safe in your new neighborhood decide on one or multiple apartment search services that'll help
00:37you find places that are best match for you there are so many to choose from or if you're struggling
00:42to find something that fits your needs or new to a city hiring a real estate agent may be handy it's
00:46a good idea to choose five places to view that both fit your budget and meet your criteria when
00:50introduced to the landlord or building manager know which questions to ask regarding the lease rent
00:54and amenities the more organized you are with this information the easier it will be to make
00:58the right decision once you've chosen your new home get ready for the paperwork you may need
01:03to turn in a rental application and pay a small fee be prepared with the appropriate ID and proof
01:07of income if you're approved for the rental and receive a lease agreement for the property make
01:11sure to read it thoroughly before putting down your signature document the property's condition on
01:15move-in day if there is any damage let your landlord know so that you're not responsible for
01:18it take good care of your apartment and develop good relationships with your neighbors now you can
01:23enjoy your happy new home coinage life well spent presented by geico
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