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There are many things you might be looking for when
looking for a rental in the Washington, D.C. area you must think of the price range
you can afford you need to seriously
consider your budget. Conduct a bit of online research to get a
sense of the typical rental rates in the neighborhood. If you’re willing to
pay a high price for a certain location, then you’ll need to find other ways to
cut back on expenses. Or you may need to find roommates to help cover the
costs. Also, keep in mind that if an apartment’s rent is unusually low compared
to other rentals in the area, then this may be a big red flag.
Don’t trust those pretty pictures you see online.
Before you rent an apartment, you should arrange to see the place in-person.
Keep in mind that cosmetic issues, such as broken blinds or scratches on the
wall can be fixed possibly by your landlord. But deeper problems may be an indication that the apartment hasn’t been properly taken care of. As you peruse
the apartment, look for health and safety issues, such as bug problems,
rodents, leaky faucets, water damage, lead paint, asbestos, dirty air filters,
mold, broken heat and air conditioning systems, rust, broken windows, and
electrical problems.
Your landlord can make or break your renting
experience especially if you had a bad landlord one with bad ethics or a lack
of boundaries. Try to meet with your landlord or at the very least chat
with him or her on the phone. If you’re moving into an apartment with roommates
already, then make sure to ask them about their overall experience with their
landlord.
When choosing a rental apartment, make sure to
consider the area’s amenities. If you’re renting in an apartment building,
you’ll need to make sure the amenities fit with your lifestyle. Examples
include: do you need a doorman or extra security? Do you need an elevator? Does
your building have a gym or is there an affordable gym located nearby? Does the
apartment have a dishwasher? Is there a washing machine and dryer in your
apartment building? How is the commute? Is there a laundromat nearby? Are there
restaurants or shops in the neighborhood? Chances are, if you’re on a tight
budget you’ll have to make a few compromises, such as walking to a laundromat or enduring a longer work commute. Whatever the compromise, make sure you can
live with the situation before signing a lease.
In the neighborhood, you should be able to better assess
the general age and demographics of the neighborhood by spending time in that
location. You should also investigate the area’s safety record.
Those are some things you need to think of when
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