10 Apartment Tips (What I Wish I Knew Before Getting An Apartment)

Hello loves! Today, I want to share with you all a few tips that I have on getting your first apartment. I've been living in my current apartment for about three months now and here are some of the things that I wish I knew ahead of time. Thanks for watching!
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[@ambergarcia9568]

MEASURE THE DOORWAYS TO MAKE SURE THE FURNITURE FITS..

[@rjwilliams2801]

Woah! Good one!

[@emailnolongerinuse3157]

Im really grateful that my highschool had personal finance classes (for apartments, bamk accounts, car payments, taxes, things like that) but I love videos like this!

[@rjwilliams2801]

Your high school is ahead of the game. Is it a private school? lol Who implemented that into the criteria. #GOAT

[@taylorgreen7268]

I wish my highschool had those courses available for students . It would surely help us for adult life .

[@metcalfethegod]

I'll have my new apartment in 2 weeks. you gave me all of the tips I needed. Thank you so much. and you're very pretty & intelligent. That's a plus lol 😛

[@shatecehaynes]

+Metcalfe Forever Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video!!!

[@metcalfethegod]

You're welcome.. I just followed your IG.

[@father4078]

Shatece Haynes your good ig

[@shellb887]

I've added your video to my "adulting" playlist haha -thank you! 😂

[@shatecehaynes]

+Shell B No problem! Glad you liked it!

[@DarkMoonDroid]

Great idea!!! There is a channel dedicated to adulting for Millennials somewhere on YT. It was inspired by a Therapist who had alot of Millennial clients and she could see the things they secretly had in common. This issue was so YUGE, that she started teaching classes for them. Then a YT channel. It's A Thing!

[@selenabostick5844]

Your voice is so soothing

[@rjwilliams2801]

HAhaa ASMR Potential

[@p.stevens4383]

I have lived in my current apt for 8 years, I'm moving for lower rent and extra living space. This was an awesome video. Great information that people don't think about when looking for an apartment or house. Thank You So Much.

[@indigometanoist6475]

You just potentially saved this young family of 4 a lot of money, thank you sfm!!

[@shatecehaynes]

Thank you! I’m so glad it helped!!

[@nahhchill]

This is great I'm 20 and moving alone into my first place in a college town likely similar to you. This helped a lot. U the real mvp

[@shatecehaynes]

+Sam dot Thank you so much! Glad this helped!

[@hannahsteill7784]

i didn't think about any of this! thank you so much for sharing

[@JovanLatte]

thank you so much! really enjoyed this video. you're so chill and this video was relaxing and informational

[@shatecehaynes]

+anime1217 Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BumbleBee77777]

Thank you so much, I’ll be asking these questions tomorrow.❤️

[@everchanginguniverse]

Going for my first Apartment. Your gave me almost everything I wanted to Know. Great Video. Many Thanks

[@BrianJonson]

You are a sharp young lady. Thank you for this video. I'm helping my son get his first apartment and these tips are great!

[@shatecehaynes]

+Brian Jonson Thank you so much! I'm glad I could help!!!

[@rjwilliams2801]

Awesome advice! Thanks for the heads up! I am also in the process of renting my first place and this definitely set the stage and help me.

[@TheOddLifeOfJanikahC]

This is helping sooo much! thank you for this!

[@AlciesWorld]

Thank you so much!!! this is so practical and important!

[@shatecehaynes]

+HugsNKisses I'm glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@AminLloyd]

Literally making a note of everything you’re saying! Thank you so much! 😌

[@jerrysamuels8716]

Great tips. Thank you!

[@africansnow]

Hey! I don't usually comment but I just haaaaad to show you some love. This was awesome, you seem like you had a good grasp of things. Definitely took notes lol! Thank you! Keep doing you :)

[@shatecehaynes]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you liked the video!!!!

[@user-qe2tr3sr3o]

My nightmare just ended. I almost gave up on getting an apartment. Ive been staying with my parents. Omg thank you for this.

[@shatecehaynes]

+q4 No problem! Glad you liked the video!

[@348frank348]

q4 how is it going living on your own?

[@shatecehaynes]

+348frank348 Well I still have roommates so I'm not completely on my own, but having an apartment is definitely something I prefer over living in the dorms or living with my family. Having my own freedom and independence has been amazing.

[@Offensive_Username]

Don't forget to buy toilet paper.

[@348frank348]

{FIRST_NAME} {LAST_NAME} and condoms

[@brietoujours1343]

Thank you!

[@angelaheath5448]

This was awesome!! Lol I didn't even think to make sure there's cell phone service

[@MsLulu200]

Dude that's a must lol 😂😂😂

[@henrypacheco9048]

Very good tips

[@NicoleAndreaxo]

Thanks so much for this video, it was so helpful! I'm planning on moving out within the next month so this will be useful for me!

[@shatecehaynes]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@IcyVR23]

I loveee your voice ❤❤❤so calming

[@austinc6405]

some apartment offers amendments within the apartment lake a work out gym and/or a pool so if you like that stuff you might want to look into a apartment with amendment with a gym of you like working out

[@YesImBudgeting]

Tfs... great tips!!

[@2HootHoot]

I love this video, all the other videos say the same thing, but this gave me some good stuff!!!!

[@shatecehaynes]

+2HootHoot I'm glad you liked it!!!

[@MsRae-ev9hs]

it might raise your cell phone bill but for the time being I suggest adding a hotspot to your cell phone. I don't know where you live but I suggest metropcs. They have $60 a month plan with everything included talk text web etc and your own internet wifi hotspot.

[@rethenat94]

This was so helpful! Thank you for sharing your tips. :D

[@shatecehaynes]

+christopherpaolini14 You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@9290SC]

Thanks girl!😊

[@jdelgadosegovia]

can't hear you

[@nymphiary888]

jdelgadosegovia turn up your speakers then lol

[@fatirules]

jdelgadosegovia she speak to low

[@sportsfc7086]

Aminah Was Here you Hear Low

[@Kveni773]

jdelgadosegovia get better ears

[@ethansherfey4227]

I could hear her fine @less than half volume

[@IBeeTheChef]

Great tips!!

[@shatecehaynes]

Thank you!

[@prislynne4862]

Thanks for the tips!! You really helped me :)

[@shatecehaynes]

Thank you! So glad I could help!

[@thelegend7067]

Thanks

[@shadytootall4246]

yeah I've lived in the hood for years and that's apparently not gonna change lol I'm moving to a neighborhood called the hollow in Bridgeport CT which is as bad or worse than where I am now lol but atleast it'll be my own place...

[@blutami4328]

Good luck, hope your in a better situation now ❤️

[@michaelcruse97]

Awesome video!! Thank you cell phone one is vital to success haha

[@Postscriptumxx]

WAH THIS IS SO GOOD I LOVE YOU ~~~ good job!

[@shatecehaynes]

Thanks love! That really means a lot!!!

[@smixit2043]

ur so cute oh my god this was so helpful thank u !

[@DarkMoonDroid]

This is XLNT!!!

[@monsterlovefreak3]

thanks about that parking and mail. i lived in a triplex apartment for 6/7months on a tiny back road so mail right on my door step and i parking on the street. i am still learning to drive so i haven’t had to deal with that just yet

[@shatecehaynes]

You’re very welcome!

[@mrsweezyjohnson]

Great video!

[@shatecehaynes]

Thank you!

[@charlenemorales7644]

This a great video. I work with foster youth who are getting their first apartments and I will definitely be showing this to the...awesome!!

[@shatecehaynes]

+Charlene Morales That's great! Thank you!!!

[@kimberlygonzalez9911]

Thinking about moving out soon.

[@MXWARREN22]

I truly believe the wanting to move out stage is when your in your late teens and about to turn 18 (I’m 18) and I want to move out chase I like being independent (which I’m moving in with my buddy) which doesnt make sense .. But when we just want to get away and become an adult

[@stephonandrews7576]

Nice video!

[@user-fj9pk5kz3i]

:) Love it-works

[@Cbenjamin1]

I just paused the video you are so beautiful and your skin and voice is so radiant. Thank you for theses tips

[@shatecehaynes]

Thank you love! I’m glad they helped 😊💕

[@Khaltazar]

The reason why UPS delivers to your door is because they hire people who do their job. Others will just take all of the apartment complex's mail to the main office and make you go to them. I really hate USPS because since they have access to your mailbox (and if your mailbox is small) they WILL shove as much as they can in the box regardless if it bends or breaks what ever is being delivered. I have had several times where I received completely bent paperback books. It wouldn't be bad if it was a slight bend, but they always make sure to give them several creases.

[@nicolasriles6800]

Thx :3

[@imageekyneard8749]

another good tip is to know what appliances you can have and what appliances you cant have

[@shatecehaynes]

+imageekyneard ! Great idea!

[@rockybisquick2]

you're so pretty!

[@melissamorales6465]

These tips were all so so helpful thank you so much!! I don't know if these questions are appropriate, is it too much to ask how much you make and how much your rent costs? Might sound silly lol but i'm struggling on knowing how often i need to be working and how much money i'm supposed to be making to afford, say, a 2 bedroom rent w/ a roommate or 2. That being said, do you share a room or do you guys have your own separate rooms? Sorry for the influx of questions, again thank u for this vid!

[@shatecehaynes]

Thanks so much for this love! Okay, so I would love to answer your questions, but I have a pretty lengthy response. Is there a way I can DM you on twitter or instagram?

[@melissamorales6465]

Oh yes absolutely, my ig is @melisucc :)

[@DarkMoonDroid]

Melissa, This is a good question. But it's gonna be different everywhere. There is a "rent affordability calculator" on Zillow that you can use for free. You can fill out a profile on that site and look for places based on several variables. Then you can crunch the numbers on their calculator. There is a certain percentage of your income that is a "rule of thumb" that will determine if you can afford it comfortably. Or, put it another way - there is a certain level of income that you'll need in order to afford the more comfortable places in the area you want to move to. Also, make sure you check the reviews on various apartment buildings. Yelp and Google Maps has a place to leave reviews. There may be others. But don't dismiss those negative reviews. While managers do bribe people to lie and leave good reviews, there is very little incentive to lie and leave a bad review. Prepare yourself with knowledge about basic repairs, pest control and your legal rights and responsibilities. Just because the rent agreement instructs you to call maintenance to repair a garbage disposal doesn't mean maintenance will get around to it this year. Also, def plan on leaving the place cleaner and more functional than when you found it. Just set that as a goal and don't fudge on it. Even if they cheat you out of your cleaning deposit, you will have the skills for living in a better world if it every materializes. Many, many people just don't have the skills to build or maintain the world we ALL want to live in.

[@CielPhantomhive1136]

Great video! It was so helpful! I'm starting to look for my first apartment and this video brought up things I would have never thought! Might I ask where you searched to look for an apartment? Newspapers maybe? I'm searching online, but I'm not sure if the websites are all that reliable. Any advice would help out! Thanks again!

[@shatecehaynes]

Thank you and I'm glad you liked the video. I looked in my university's off-campus housing guide for the apartment I have now. But ultimately, I found that asking my friends who already had apartments to be the best way to go. I also found a lot of information by Googling apartments in my area and then going to the property websites to compare prices, location, amenities, etc. I really hope this helps!

[@CielPhantomhive1136]

Yes, this helps very much! I think I'll do just that! Thanks for all your help! :3

[@shatecehaynes]

No problem! 😃

[@soleighaku6690]

How did being in college and moving and living on your own without a car work for you? I'm moving all the way from Kansas to Georgia for school by myself without a car and am really nervous I won't be able to do much or be successful lol :(

[@shatecehaynes]

+Morgan McCowan It was a little hard and inconvenient at times but being on your own without a car is totally doable. I took the bus everywhere and because I'm a student it's always free. I also had a couple friends that had cars so that helped. The only thing that sucked was shopping for groceries on the bus, but I always brought a friend with me so it wouldn't be so much to carry. Our school also had bikes you could rent for the semester.

[@soleighaku6690]

+Shatece Haynes wow that's great. I will do that. And being that I don't want to keep going back and forth from home to school, getting an apartment will definitely help!

[@shatecehaynes]

+Morgan McCowan It will! Going from Kansas to Georgia sounds so far!

[@abigailcraig1147]

I am so overwhelmed lol

[@suetodd90]

It's coming through very soft

[@kaitlinpennington660]

Know before you move in how your laundry is going to work

[@selinamenendez9884]

We should be roommates😄

[@Khianakenz]

I'll say setting rules with roommates you might as well be blowing hot air out of your mouth. It might be easier with just one, at least if something goes missing you know who to turn to, but if it's more than one you can forget it. I'm so over the roommate thing, I'm looking to moving somewhere on my own

[@DarkMoonDroid]

I agree. All of it rests on the assumption that people will keep promises and committments. This is a bad assumption. Most will tell you whatever you want to hear so you'll pay part of the rent for them, then they will do whatever they want and they know there's no way for you to force them to do anything else.

[@manufanuathomas242]

How long did you wait after turning in your application until you were notified you could move in?

[@shatecehaynes]

It took about a week or less for almost all of the places I applied to for me to get approved. I think it changes based on credit history, whether or not you need a cosigner, experiences with previous landlords and things like that.

[@motomookie8032]

just move. Hunger cold and heat will guide you in the right direction. Good tips though. But that's what I did at 18. I just moved.

[@ivyhernandez1076]

Add an extender for your wifi to reach ur room

[@shatecehaynes]

+Ivy Hernandez True! I had really crappy wifi at my first apartment and we bought an extender.

[@itzzhailey8325]

Does it bother anyone eles that the TV is not even with the self in the back !!! 😓😬😬😬

[@cheeriomartinez]

Can you tell your landlord about the loud people? Usually, some apartments have quiet times right? I dunno. Lol

[@TJEpicMedia]

please raise your audio in post editing

[@tierneyross3298]

I couldn't hear anything

[@skankhunt-sk4nz]

tierney Smith turn on captions

[@jungkookiea4292]

Why you complaining

[@sterlingpinoy]

I hear everything

[@taylorwashington2338]

How much do you pay a month ?

[@AlieexxSaurusXx]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@TheNomadhuntar]

Please fix volume...

[@fredrickmonette8260]

Hello s how are you.

[@MoMo-yc8ht]

So do you need 3 times the rent saved or do you need to make 3 times the rent a month

[@shatecehaynes]

Personally, I think it’s good to make about 2-3 times more than your monthly rent so you can keep making consistent payments and still be able to pay your other bills. But because a lot of places will want you to put down first months rent, last months rent and a security deposit, you’ll probably also need to have 3 times the rent saved as well.

[@MoMo-yc8ht]

Shatece Haynes thank you!!! I will be going to Morgan State and I want to live off campus and looking at apartments and stuff it looks affordable but searching the web it also looks stressful because how will I make 3 times the rent working $9 an hour?

[@shatecehaynes]

The biggest thing for me was having a roommate to split the cost of everything so I got a place with my friend. My school offered off campus housing and I was able to use my financial aid to pay my rent for the entire semester and I worked full time over the summers. If financial aid is an option for you, that may help.

[@MoMo-yc8ht]

Shatece Haynes thank u so much!!❤️❤️

[@roosmast4862]

i am sorry that was a friend

[@23camboslice]

How much did you save before you moved?

[@shatecehaynes]

About $1500 to pay for the security deposit as well as first and last months’ rent

[@precisionservices3958]

no volume. cannot hear you

[@pulleyking13]

you gotta speak up

[@_jaylabby]

This should've been a video for on campus apartment college students not regular people who just need an apatment

[@thedollofthemonthseries]

You are so pretty and I like your lips

[@millertyme1st]

Your voice is a little too quiet

[@lifewithcam3143]

I can't hear her and I have amplifiers 😒

[@michaelromero3501]

Parking fees lol wat

[@1BOBTHECHOSEN1]

you.are.beautiful!! great video.

[@shatecehaynes]

+1BOBTHECHOSEN1 Thank you!!!

[@marybyrne6473]

Sound is horrible on Android couldn't watch, sounds like whisper

[@Norrr3]

What's with all the hearing comments? You guys must have androids

[@dannyflorez-renteria3519]

Norris Sledge this cracked me the fuck up. I'm using my 5S and it sounds fine 😂

[@JaRicanJem]

Lmao I have an android an hear her perfectly fine

[@ellssubliminals5876]

Norr R Lol I can barely even hear when I use IPhones the audio quality sucks and is not durable. Androids work much better so do Samsungs

[@theerealatm]

I’m using a iPad, way bigger speakers than a iPhone and I still can’t hear. So your comment is dumb to assume a low volume because of the type of phone you’re using. iSheep. I use an android phone but I’m on an iPad because that’s how I watch KZbin.

[@checksoverstripes2498]

Norr I have an iPhone. This lady speaks really softly.

[@carltonashley7072]

You have to speak up Or get a mic

[@itssricaa96]

You are talking WAY too low ! Can’t really hear you

[@kingdavid7516]

Pay attention to the sound levels when you edit.

[@TonyaBrown51990]

I can't hear u

[@chalka88]

Can’t hear nothing you saying

[@missjuno5756]

I rally like your information but it would have been better if you did something with the sound because i could barely hear you.

[@rsscarr]

Speak a little louder and more clearly. Just slow down a tad and make us understand

[@501Edits]

You should really consider speaking up

[@OhSnapItzCilla]

501 Edits use headphones

[@JJTOPSMILE]

all you have to do is turn the volume there is nothing wrong with her volume tho

[@348frank348]

please talk more softly, you are yelling too much

[@jorgemarin9347]

Im sorry you talk too slow next

[@JoseRivera-sx3qh]

Dat nose doe

[@monicaram10]

I disliked instantly cause of that basic AF song you played in the intro and also with the low audio, speak up!

[@lostinmyheadx3671]

Marie who hurt you

[@JoseRivera-sx3qh]

Soo cringy uhh

[@codemonkeymojo]

This video is a joke. Besides the poor audio, your tips are things like 'Know when payment is due?' Really??

[@melissamorales6465]

cry about it

[@Veepvoop]

Lol why would I get advice from a black women lmao