15 Questions to Ask Before Renting an Apartment (or a house) + CHECKLIST

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  • @raemiranda1
    @raemiranda1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Great thorough video! Renting my first place soon so this was super helpful

    • @FamilyMakesCents
      @FamilyMakesCents  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay! Glad this was helpful and good luck on your first place!

  • @emilybooker1722
    @emilybooker1722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is the most detailed and through video ever!!! Wow, you are a live saver girl! Renting a place in a big city for the first time and don't want to be ripped off, after watching this I feel wayyyyyy more prepared!

    • @FamilyMakesCents
      @FamilyMakesCents  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay, so glad it was helpful! How did apartment hunting go?

    • @emilybooker1722
      @emilybooker1722 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FamilyMakesCents we were PCSing so it was sight unseen (stressful!), but thanks to your questions, I was able to get all the info I needed from the agent and we found an apartment we love!!! Can't thank you enough

  • @artisticagi
    @artisticagi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Great Questions!!! This video should have 100 of thousands of views, I haven’t seen this advice anywhere else! Thank you so much 😊💕❤️🥰😂
    *QUESTIONS*
    6:52 how does the rent get paid by check electronic etc
    3:53 what is and isnt allowed on the lease. like no hanging clothes out to dry, no working on the car, and only white backed curtains
    5:41 how much is due when the lease is signed. application fee, first month, security deposit, last month, etc
    7:48 is renters insurance required
    8:17 how often and by how much does the rent go up every year
    9:20 off street parking offered
    10:02 is there a time when moving out is not required
    10:43 is painting or using nails allowed? Is burning candles allowed?
    11:23 are there any planned updates to he complex?
    That means noise, dust, less parking space, etc
    11:54 how are emergency repairs handled?
    12:08 Is there a number for after hours problems

    • @quelquun2018
      @quelquun2018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you!!

    • @FamilyMakesCents
      @FamilyMakesCents  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So glad this helped you. And thank YOU for the extra timestamps!

  • @kendrick4l511
    @kendrick4l511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    video is awesome i just moved in to my new apartment in nyc was difficult getting stubs and statements but luckily i found a legit guy for cheap

  • @THATGIRLCHELSEAS
    @THATGIRLCHELSEAS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ugh amazing thank you. If you can do a part 2 I’d appreciate it so much

  • @DemeanorGaming
    @DemeanorGaming 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    GREAT VIDEO GIRL! This was concise. And informative! Thanks for the good advice!

  • @LinnLuvvly
    @LinnLuvvly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love it! And I love your hair! These are great tips

    • @FamilyMakesCents
      @FamilyMakesCents  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! And I'm glad you found it helpful!

  • @RoadtoFIRE
    @RoadtoFIRE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very great advice and breakdown!

  • @garlicgirl3149
    @garlicgirl3149 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For being out the game for so long this was a nice reminder.

  • @desthabestperson
    @desthabestperson ปีที่แล้ว

    this was really helpful thank you

  • @ria_spinach
    @ria_spinach 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this video from Japan !

  • @Wonderlanddd23
    @Wonderlanddd23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you!

  • @samueld.boahen6878
    @samueld.boahen6878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bless Your Soul Natalie!
    🎇🙏🏾🎇
    This just super came in the clutch to start generating questions to ask for my Apartment Tour later today!
    Thanks a million!
    💪🏾💫🤞🏾✨

  • @lewiskalinde6073
    @lewiskalinde6073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video ! 💘 YOU and your video is my brain opener !!!

  • @charlesyousmart
    @charlesyousmart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks For The Info Well Apperciated

  • @brbgrandmafell3400
    @brbgrandmafell3400 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! I didn't know squat about renting apartments but you really helped! You are very pretty by the way! 😄

  • @emeraldblessings
    @emeraldblessings 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video. Thank you

  • @brianrodriguez4075
    @brianrodriguez4075 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    25 to 30% of income? Haaaa! LA’s housing be taking 105% of income

    • @FamilyMakesCents
      @FamilyMakesCents  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds crazy 😲 I definitely couldn't afford to live in LA!

  • @iloveangrybird1
    @iloveangrybird1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very informative ! Thanks 💕

  • @mohammadabdelrahman786
    @mohammadabdelrahman786 ปีที่แล้ว

    In Brussels, having the rent 40-50% of your income in quite normal
    So it depends on where you live

    • @FamilyMakesCents
      @FamilyMakesCents  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Man, that's crazy! But also, just because something is normal doesn't mean it works! In the words of Dave Ramsey: "Normal is broke." lol

    • @mohammadabdelrahman786
      @mohammadabdelrahman786 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FamilyMakesCents I 100% agree with you #crying :(

  • @1materialism
    @1materialism 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Helpful and insightful video.. thank you!

  • @RinkyUKpilla
    @RinkyUKpilla ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful information.. thnk u

  • @knotnari8335
    @knotnari8335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video, thank you!

  • @TheMysticSiren.
    @TheMysticSiren. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You should have way more subscribers!

    • @FamilyMakesCents
      @FamilyMakesCents  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww thank you! I enjoy making videos that are helpful for people.

  • @dreyt5197
    @dreyt5197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You rock !
    May God bless you!
    Informative vid!

  • @jordypocket
    @jordypocket 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    $800 a month?!! In what universe? 🤣

    • @catherinevaught1594
      @catherinevaught1594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Rural areas. I live in rural FL, and I have seen houses as low as $675/ mo. They are usually taken pretty quickly though

    • @garlicgirl3149
      @garlicgirl3149 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought the same thing! LOL!

    • @smexyangelmike3117
      @smexyangelmike3117 ปีที่แล้ว

      College apartments

    • @epicatom8892
      @epicatom8892 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaa $575 for an alright 2room apartment here😌

    • @chocolatnola504
      @chocolatnola504 ปีที่แล้ว

      My budget is $850

  • @Kingofspaids
    @Kingofspaids 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Paying 800 for rent is very cheap.

  • @Thaprince9
    @Thaprince9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Check you out

  • @maryanne2025
    @maryanne2025 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    $500 for an application fee?!?