How to Get Approved for an Apartment

September 16, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Finding a new place is at once hard work and a decently simple process. Every leasing contract and situation is unique, but still, most share a few things in common. To that end, here are some tips for getting approved for an apartment. Prepare your finances Fortify yourself mentally and financially when you’re ready to…

How Can I Prove Income as a Freelancer?

February 14, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

You’ve found the apartment of your dreams: It’s got a gorgeous view, a modern kitchen, a fancy shower, and more than enough space to store your belongings and easily accommodate guests. Now, all you have to do to get your name on the lease is to submit an application demonstrating good credit, leasing history, and…

Do Landlords Look at Your Facebook Page?

February 12, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Chances are that you’ve applied for a job at some point in your life, so you’ve likely heard the common notion that you should keep your Facebook page squeaky clean – potential employers might look at your social media pages, and if they see something there they don’t like, they can easily disqualify you and…

Crafting a Stellar Rental Application

March 5, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Once you find the perfect place (yay!!), it’s time to submit your rental application to secure your place! Rental Applications help landlords learn more about potential tenants and allow them to get key information, like credit and job status, so they can make smart decisions about who to rent to. As a renter, this is…