How to Fly the Nest in 50 Days or Less: I Did It!

May 6, 2018 | By Jordan AuthorMy First Apartment

Hello again, it is Jordan, back with a huge update! If you have followed along how I had 50 days to get my own place, and read my 30 day update, I have great news. I did it! Goodbye Dorm My freshman year of college ended on April 20th, 2018 at approximately 5:00pm. I then moved everything…

Should Your First Apartment be a Rented Condo?

December 12, 2017 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

In your search for an apartment, you might come across a condo for rent. This can be a good option, but it does differ from renting in a traditional apartment building. When you rent a condo, you’re renting from one person, who likely owns only that unit within the building. You’ll probably notice immediately that…

Smart Questions to Ask Your Potential Landlord

January 11, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Browsing through apartments can be overwhelming! After seeing one or two, the features start to run together, making it hard to differentiate what you liked about one or the other. When I was on the hunt for my last place I looked at so many apartments online that my head started spinning. However, it’s important…

How to Find the Best Apartment for You

June 3, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

The most important part of apartment hunting is finding the best apartment for you. To do this, you need to know what features best suite you from parking and price to location and apartment security. Here is a list of 20 features you can rate to help you find the best apartment for you.

Paperwork You’ll Need for Your Rental Apartment Application

May 22, 2016 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Before you hit the apartment hunting trail, make sure you have all your paperwork ready to complete a typical rental apartment application. Your future landlord will judge you mainly on two things: your financial history and your personal background. First and foremost, he wants to be comfortable that you can pay your rent on time,…

Moving Out: How to Conduct a Low-Stress Apartment Search

April 5, 2016 | By Sammie AuthorMy First Apartment

Are you a college student who is eager to get out of the dorms, or someone who is graduating this May? Chances are, you have this ideal picture of what your first apartment will be like. Having an idea of what you are looking for in an apartment is important, but if you are anything…

10 Lessons Learned When Looking for My First Apartment

January 20, 2016 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

By Caitlin Carpenter I began apartment hunting long before I officially received my job offer. Hours were spent online browsing the web and daydreaming about my very first place. I was anxious about the additional responsibility, and I wanted to start planning for it right away. I’m happy to announce that the hard work has…

3 Key Steps to Getting Your First Apartment

January 10, 2016 | By Jennie AuthorMy First Apartment

Looking for an apartment, especially your first apartment, can be overwhelming. To find the right rental you need to consider many variables, including the neighborhood, your budget limitations and your lifestyle. We have broken the whole intimidating process down into three manageable steps that will coach you to find an apartment that is right for you.…