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Olivia

Olivia* is a law student living in the big (non-fruit) city experiencing her first time living on her own. While a long-time renter, this is her first foray into renting on her own. Olivia enjoys unlimited mimosa brunches in the rare free time she has between work and school. *Due to her law school's and employer's privacy recommendations Olivia be blogging using a pen name.

5 Tips for Making a Winning First Contact with Landlord

September 10, 2014 | By Olivia AuthorMy First Apartment

So you’ve found an apartment you really like. Now what? Pounce on it like a lioness with hungry cubs pounces on a wildebeest! Chances are you are not the only potential tenant vying for that unit. You may find yourself communicating with the landlord via email only. Here are a five ways to make your email (or…

How to Use Apps for Your Rental Search

June 24, 2014 | By Olivia AuthorMy First Apartment

Now, I am a firm believer in getting a deal in a rental. I’ve learned that in addition to the fluctuations in the overall rental market, there are deals to be had depending on how long a particular unit has been available for rent. For example, an apartment complex I called told me that they do a “one month free” promotion…

Rent is HOW MUCH? – Apartment Hunt Starts in DC

May 16, 2014 | By Olivia AuthorMy First Apartment

Living in one of the richest counties in America seems great…until you begin to search for your own place. I’m currently at home with my parents as I finish up law school because, you know, it’s smart and frugal and a little crazy. It is time to fly away from the coop now that I…