How to find the perfect Bachelor Pad!
Graduating from college, leaving home for
the first time or moving out of the dorm?
This is what to look for, and what to avoid
when searching for a new bachelor pad for
the first time. Some of this advice is
common sense and some of it has been
figured out the hard way.
Appliances: Take a look at the age and
condition of the appliances like the oven,
dishwasher or refrigerator. The condition of
the appliances can tell a lot about how the
apartment complex is run. If the appliances
are fairly new, that’s a good sign. If they are
pushing 2 decades then that may indicate
just the lack of enthusiasm that the
management company has for keeping
their apartments in good condition.
Parking: How much guest parking is there?
This is very important if you entertain a lot,
have friends visiting your place or even
have a significant other spending the night.
Some apartment complexes don’t have any
guest parking. You don’t want your
significant other having to park on the
street or in a pay lot which could become
very expensive for you.
Current residents: Ask who lives around
you (older working professional, students,
etc...). You might find a great apartment, but
if it’s around older people who don’t like
noise then you will want to reconsider
choosing to live there.
How much are the utilities? This is
extremely important to know for budgeting
purposes. Ask what average electrical bill,
utility, and TV are. Also, keep in mind you’ll
be paying for cable or satellite and internet
services. Your bills for your apartment can
easily go over $200 a month if you are not
careful.
Walking distance to restaurants,
convenience shops, and bars: Being able to
live close to anyone of these is a huge
bonus. Especially if it’s a bar, walk there
and crawl home.
Amenities: Some apartment complexes
offer gyms, dry cleaning services, free
morning coffee. Don’t be suckered into
renting a place that has a crappy gym
because you want to save 30 bucks a
month from a decent membership.
Grills: Love grilling, planning on taking your
current one with you, or buying one? Some
apartments will not allow charcoal grills,
some will not allow you to have a grill on
your balcony, some apartments don’t allow
grills. Check your Lease or with the
management office before buying, don’t
rely your new neighbors for information.
Pool and hot tub/spa: Renting a place that
has a pool is essential. Pools are social
places and a great way to meet your
neighbors and have BBQ’s/Parties at.
Always remember NO GLASS by the pool.
Have a party by the pool during the day, and
bring the party back to your place for
cocktail hour. Also keep in mind what the
pool hours are, you don’t want to be at
place
that shuts the pool down at 8pm every
night. Also, no matter how nice the view is
don’t live by the hot tub, you’ll hear people
in it at all hours of the night.
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Remember Rome wasn't built in a day, so
take your time and spend your money
wisely when looking for a new place. It’s an
expensive endeavor trying to break a lease
early due to a roommate or other issues you
have with apartment management.