Finding an Apartment in China Isn't Easy

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[@PrimeInChina]

Finding an apartment is difficult if you don't know what you are doing. I assume you went to an agent and let them show you around? That isn't really the easiest way to do it. The best way is to go on a website like Ganji or get the phone app. Look at all the apartments in the area. You can even see comments of other people that have went and looked at that same apartment. Then you can contact the agent directly on the website and ask questions. This way you don't just go look at 50 apartments and find nothing. When in China, do as the Chinese do. The Chinese do practically everything on a mobile device.

[@yuli-dr8px]

PrimeInChina exactly…

[@Baleur]

So true. Having a local friend that can help you is invaluable. Going the "tourist/foreigner" route is absolute nightmarish. You'll find 33% higher rates due to the "english speaking agent" taking a huge cut, expecting foreigners to be ignorant to pay more than the apartment is really worth. As for signing the contract and stuff, really doesnt matter. You can just ask a local friend to rent it in their name, and you can live there. Nobody cares. :)

[@robertk2853]

PrimeInChina 自如，豆瓣，。。。

[@31lx16]

这老外好懂行 ！

[@PrimeInChina]

哈哈。。。

[@jessieyang5495]

The bar is for safety reason by preventing people from failing off the window.

[@raquelec.8610]

Thank you for making a video even though you're feeling sick. I really appreciate that you describe exactly what you're going through and give us useful information on the realities of travelling. I can imagine it would be difficult to come up with new ideas for videos but honestly you are very inspirational and anything you make would be fun and interesting to watch! You obviously had a dream and are living it very independently and that in itself is awesome! Thank you and can't wait for more videos!

[@Travellight21]

Thank you so much, Raquele!

[@youpiecurry8952]

Hey Jordan, ignore those trolls and haters. You're more than welcome to China. Keep doing your excellent works. Chinese people and many people around the world are supporting you. Your subscription count is increasing day and day. This means ton and ton and ton of people love what you're doing. cheers.

[@Victorialmeyer]

Hi Jordan! Just relax and have fun. Settle into your apartment, have your own spot to rest up and adjust to your surroundings. When you feel better your mojo will come back and stronger than ever. Don't try, just let it flow. You will get there. You are doing great!!!

[@youpiecurry8952]

Hello Jordan, I'm more than happy when I see your video notification popping up. I might be wrong but I think you're someone who is very perfectionist. Take care of yourself and take all time you need to make yourself and your bf comfortable in your new apartment. Inspiration and creativity always knock on your door at the moment when you expect the less. For myself, they always come to say hi to me while I'm washing dishes, taking a shower or while I'm going to the gym.

[@dav5253]

In northern China, renting an apartment is similar to what we have in California. If you and the owner agree to rent an apartment, everything is stated in the lease agreement which includes the actual rental amount and a one-time commission you pay (commission is one month rental). Often, the commission is split 50/50 between the owner and the renter. It's very simple and clear.

[@topbiggun]

Make a Chinese friend，he will be very happy to help you，and invite him a meal for thanks。

[@momojijijiji]

FoodforThought you cant be funny ... anyway i dont have a fragile heart

[@momojijijiji]

FoodforThought it doesnt hurt me

[@parisqs]

Why are there salty daiwanese everywhere?

[@momojijijiji]

FoodforThought doesnt

[@youpiecurry8952]

+Paris qian sen. Just let you know that (FoodforThought) is not Taiwanese. He is an expat loser trying to make people think that he's a Taiwanese. This troll's initial profile name was ASloaneRanger. But he gets busted several times for lying that he needs to change his account name for trolling again.

[@yuhangshen6804]

Actually you can rent an apartment without contacting to any agent

[@PrimeInChina]

Yep, I contacted the apartment owner directly where I live. It is much easier and cheaper that way. Those agent fees are insane. I've seen people pay 3x the rent just to an agent lol.

[@sunghuanpark7896]

PrimeInChina yeah man just fuck them all and about agent fees just fucking bullshit .so i mean never find apartment by fucking agents

[@wguil9389]

They should just leave China and not pay those corrupt agents.

[@MeherabadMoments]

Looks like a great apartment complex! Yours and Poppy's vlogs are the first I've ever followed. It's so cool to live vicariously through a complete stranger in a foreign country. Vlogs are like modern day travel writing in that respect. About the creativity thing, I wouldn't set any deadlines for vlog uploads. That way you'll never feel like you're missing one! And in terms of inspiration, if it's ok to video at cultural events in China, show us some concerts and other events in town. Also, I guess you could look at other vlogs to get ideas.

[@MeherabadMoments]

I just thought another event you could go to is traditional Chinese opera. That looks like an interesting window into Chinese culture. And I don't know if vlogs usually include interviews, but it would be cool to interview some people in town. Personal histories can be very interesting.

[@aarondodo4076]

Regarding writer's block: often once you stop creating for too long there might be difficulty in initiating a new project. One thing I found to work is to somewhat "force it", give yourself like an hour to sit there and write (or film about something), forcing yourself into that mentality, knowing that you may discard this hour of work (or who knows, sometimes it turns out great, or great after some editing later). Once IN that mentality, everything flows again. Especially with vlogging, you can perhaps just get into the habit of keeping your camera ready and handy and filming everything and anything that catches your attention. Even if you can find nothing to say, just film it, and it'll be in your "bank of short clips" to be used later.

[@rdyhrm]

I think what makes your videos so special is watching you interact within so many different cultures. Sometimes you have very specific plans you follow and sometimes it seems more spontaneous. But it's always thought provoking and makes your viewer wonder what they might do in similar circumstances. Take this video for example, I'm sure many of your followers are now wondering how long they might try to locate an apartment before deciding to move on to the next adventure. You've given many people much to ponder. All while encouraging people that may be on the fence about doing something similar to this. In short, I guess I'm saying not to worry about being creative. You've already done that, that's why so many are still here following your travels. We enjoy you and wherever and whatever you want to show us. Hope you feel better soon. Take care and be well....

[@chengy7545]

Hey, travel girl, Hope U will get better soon, I used to live in Guangdong for years but I moved to Canada now..Also, strongly agree with your viewpoint that something bizarre could happen when you turn your hobby into a job. We are always searching for the balance regarding pretty much everything. Well, I knew a lot thing both modern and traditional in Guangdong, but it is going to be a long story. I actually have one friend, a really cute girl who is traveling in Newzealand for now and she will be back to Shenzhen in a couple of months. Truly believe that she is going to be able to help you on inspirations because she is young but was born in a Guangdong area with loads of traditions and amazing food, apart from that, she is a writer and has been traveling a lot in and out of China. It is the time to dig into the traditional and modern combination of this country, which is exactly what you would like to show to other culture.

[@pinlanglin8089]

sooooo true!

[@ItchyNL]

Video suggestion: more vlogs like this or just general daily life without a specific subject.

[@2bu]

The agent is also acting as a service not to just snag money changing hands. You are an unknown foreigner, they don't know you, perhaps you always give party and destroy apartment, make big mess, noisy, etc., if this happens it is ultimately the agent that is responsible to either get you out of apartment or if big damage occurs and you skip and run owner makes agent pay to fix apartment.

[@TheTreasureMapFamily]

Oh No! We hope your cold gets better! And your eye! You still inspire us! And we are visiting China soon because you keep inspiring us!! Thank you!!!! much love!

[@TheTreasureMapFamily]

Wow you all looked at a lot of apartments!!!

[@TheTreasureMapFamily]

Wow you all looked at a lot of apartments!!! It does sound like a bit of a mystery with apartment hunting in China.

[@TheTreasureMapFamily]

I have hit a creativity road block before. To be honest what I did was step away from it (like I had nothing to do with it for a few years because I got so burned out) because I also used to make a living doing it. But that might not possible I understand. Now we found a new passion with this and you also inspire us!!!

[@mphomusandiwa1157]

take your time to get well. do not rush it.

[@adolfochaveziii9539]

Thank for the video. Get better girl. Spend some time healing and don't worry on creativity. You gotta get better first before you can be creative. Not worry-ing and rushing thru the process on creating your videos. We all know what your going thru and its your illness that is zapping your health. So heal yourself first, de-stress, and your creativity will come back to you. Take care of you. We can wait for the next video.

[@kaizhou5733]

You and Poppy both are very creative girls. Don't worry about that. Your pressure vs passion, job vs hobby feeling really resonates with most of entrepreneurs. Just be yourself and your creativeness will be seen.

[@brettwong9223]

The fence around the window is for safety purpose. You'll understand it when you have kids.

[@MrMatipid]

Boil some ginger in water and add honey and drink it. Will make you feel better and get rid of the sore throat too!

[@Baleur]

Youre kidding me? Every apartment they looked at was gorgeous with amazing night view from that high window. "Nah i dont like it, a lot of negatives. This has been filled with hardship to find an apartment." What.. Truly the definition of "whiny foreigner". And i say that as a foreigner myself.

[@sunghuanpark7896]

wordddddd

[@parisqs]

I think It's not the environment but the pricing that make they uncomfortable. I thought they were whining as well, but in the ending of the video I just realized those are just excuses of not paying extras.

[@ChrisChan126]

They have a higher standard I guess. That's totally understandable.

[@SuperFlyboy2013]

Hope u feel better take care

[@snakebaby333]

Chris Chan Higher stander but lower budget

[@Readytogo11111]

i don't exactly know the rental situation in shenzhen but in shanghai you only pay agency fee once before you closed the deal with landlord, even the agency fee for apartment rental is fixed rate on 35% from rental fee so i think that agency really trying to rip you off. HELL NO!! i'm paying that agency service charge every month, that's OBSOLETE!!

[@DiscoverWithDima]

sometimes I get stuck with a creative block while creating my videos--which is why they sometimes take weeks to finish after they're actually filmed lol. Eventually I just realize that at the end of the day it has to get done--and I just do it. I'm too big of a perfectionist and that stops me sometimes, but it can't always be perfect--just have to accept it! Hope you feel better!

[@Travellight21]

Thank you, Dima!

[@ZZZ1368]

It is very easy to get a cold or cough in the humid heat with the slow-drying sweat and blasting A/C. In China you can get antibiotics like cephalosporins cheaply over the counter and that's usually the quickiest way to beat the cough. Don't wait for it to develop into something more persistent.

[@shenzhenwholesale]

Also, just to let you know, you should go register at the nearest police station that's in the new area you belong to. Make sure you get a copy of the resident registration certificate with your updated address. There are heavy fines for not registering with the police station when you change living locations.

[@guanghuafu751]

Hope you can get well soon. And weclome to China which is a big and diverse country with many beautiful and interesting places. Expecting your more wonderful travel stories.

[@davidusb06]

When I first traveled to China in 2007 to teach English for a year, one of my favorite actives quickly became taking a walk after dinner with friends and exploring the narrow lanes of the subtropical city we lived in. With a couple of lamb or chicken skewers in hand, we were set to explore the city for the night. On our nightly walk to the river that ran through the city, we observed the people around us selling clothes from carts along the streets and students playing ping pong in a park. Everyone was outside doing something (or nothing) and you felt like you were a part of it. One of the best things about China is that you can walk out of your door and everything and everyone is right there waiting for you. As China continues to grow, more and more foreigners are choosing to travel, live, work, or do business in China. No matter what your reason for exploring this vibrant country, the below tips on how to get by during your first days will help give you the confidence to buy your ticket and go have fun in China. #MasterMyVideo #IAmSoFunny #ILikeYoursVideos #YoumakeMeLaughingALot #DontStopMakingVideos #ILikeYourMood #ILikeChinaAndCanada #IPreferAsiaToHaveATrip #SoCoolAndSmart #ILikeSZ #Shenzhen #China #Mainland #HK #HongKong #HighGDPOfChina #PowerNextCenter #travel #traveling #ChineseBillionnaire #PoliticsIsFordbiddenInChina #GoToChinaBeacauseThisLocalDestinationIsReallyCool #TryToManageWithTheMandarinLol #VacationIsFunInChina #VisitingChinaIsAFantasticWayOfFreedom #IDonTSpeakChinese #ChineseDonTSpeakEnglishLol #SeeItAtTheInstagood #TripGoToChinaSoCoolDestination #holiday #TakeSouvenirAndPhotoChina #TheMountainGreenValeyIsFun #TravellingIn5StarsHotelIsCheaperThanInEuropeAndUSA #tourism #tourist #instapassport #GoToPassToTraveForgoingToVisitChina

[@georgelkh]

Finding more agents for comparing rent is a normal practice and get the lowest deal.Yet, the rent in Shen Zhen is still low compared to those in HK.

[@MrMatipid]

No need to apologize. Just take a rest, get well and better. Drink a lot of water in a hot an humid environment like in China. You look and sound better in this video.

[@serversupport3523]

Hope you will soon feel better. We all get those 'waves' where we lack inspiration - don't worry, it will pass. Just chill for a while.

[@jayxie9417]

Tbh, summer in China can be really hot. A lot of Chinese people,if there is opportunity, like spending summer time traveling abroad to a cooler place. You can consider visiting Karuizawa and Hokkaido in Japan, famous tourist attractions in East Asia, beautiful summer view, much cooler(around 20 C in summer). Come back visiting China when the weather is cooler!

[@maniacyro5167]

The realtors don't take a cut every month. I don't know where you get the idea or it is just your speculation or it's the way they do it in Shenzhen（I highly doubt it）. I live in Shanghai and I let my apartment to American expats. The realtors in Shanghai only charge a one time commission out of the first month rent. After that, my tenants deposit their money directly into my wechat account every month.

[@johnta17]

those railings are probably for child proofing and is probably the law and completely unavoidable for floor to ceiling glass.

[@user6619-k9t]

It was hard not to laugh at the chipmunk voice. Sorry, but it was very cute. lol!

[@ralphzwang]

These railings are for safety in case small babies/children try to climb out of the window.

[@myreactionworld3630]

You are a star Jordan!!! U will hit 100,000 subscribers soon.

[@pathfinder54321]

l love each and every one of your videos, Jordan. Sorry to see that you are suffering from an eye infection and a cold. Hope you will be well soon and at the same time I'm happy you found your dream apartment even if you experienced a lot of frustration. Take care and I can wait for your next video. My best wishes.

[@frankwho75]

Have a good rest and wish you can get well soon. Normally 2 bedrooms apartment in Futian will ask for 5000-7000, 3 bedroom 7000-9000. And the agent will charge one month's rent as commission, the landlord will pay half of that and the you should pay the rest to the agent. But you can ask for 10-20% off. Say the rent is 8000RMB/month, you only need to pay 4000RMB to the agent, if you ask for a 10% discount, you pay 3600RMB to the agent.

[@kiloliang6310]

about the agent's commission, it's not correct. They charge you only 50% of the first month rent, another 50% to the landlord. So the agent's goal is more about cutting the deal, not raise the rent. try Siji Huacheng, it's a nice community with metro.

[@timelessd9096]

In Singapore, agents take 1 month's rent, too (usually from the landlord, apartment owner), for each year of rental (or less).

[@tallaltariq]

Take honey and apply honey mixed with water on your eye at night. It works for me everytime. For inspiration read a good book on literature etc

[@skyer1201]

I think that making some short term travel to other cities in China is a good idea.

[@102007mbarnes]

don't worry so much about the "writers block" keep in mind many of your viewers may have busy lives and might not be able to have time to watch every time you post either so they may have to watch a few in a day when they find time as well. You are doing great and I for one will always watch your videos.

[@commenter7893]

4:38 Pole dancer on the wall. Jordan: "it looks like its going to be a no for this one as well..." Livio: "At least we have this (pointing to the pole dancer)" Jordan glances at Livio and says: "We won't be waking up every morning to aaaa... this, whatever it is." LOL

[@plica06]

Hey Jordan. Glad to see you're getting settled in China ! If you're struggling to come up with interesting new video concepts I wouldn't mind if you just switched on the camera and shot a 5-10 min video of you sitting in your apartment simply updating us on how you're getting on. This type of content might not convert many new casual viewers into subscribers but would please existing more longer term subscribers. It might take some pressure off you feeling that every video has to be super exciting which personally speaking, I don't think they have to be. You and your personality are the most appealing things about this channel even more than the places you visit.

[@scottsmit1115]

you can always talks about the history of the place or town. Think of yourself as a hometown reporter. Always a story out there to be told.

[@ChrisChan126]

Get well soon!

[@Bysler]

That's really a nice apartament. It seems the effort put in visiting so many paid off.

[@MsJackson1330]

girl that's a stye not just swelling. if you don't treat it, it'll stay for a while.

[@MsJackson1330]

Also which agency did you go to? its usually NVR a monthly commission. they agency gets maybe 1 to 1.5 months rent for using their services any other fees the landlords are responsible for which is why they may raise the price but that isn't final since the price can be negotiated with the landlord. if you can't negotiate the price you can definitely negotiate amenities or newer appliances if the others aren't up to par. China is very much a play or get played country so negotiating for pretty much any and everything is key. It would also help to at least have learned some of the basic apartment vocabulary there are tons of resources online. I've lived there and will be moving back very soon but my biggest tip will be to learn the language somewhat and also be willing to negotiate.

[@EileensWanderlust]

happy you posted a new video! get better soon and enjoy your new place!

[@CharlieDeVille]

As an artist I hear you, my inspiration comes in waves also. What I have figured out over the years is to take advantage of moments of creativity, do as much as I can when inspired, and then during down times try not to stress about it, concentrate on other aspects of life.... I know if your income depends on it that might be hard to do, but maybe a similar plan might work for you, when inspired make as many videos as possible, but then don't upload all of them, save some for days you cant come up with something.....

[@javidango1015]

Jordan, I was waiting for this video for weeks, you're my platonic love, I watched all your videos already. I am your biggest fan :) !!!!

[@ssmytheYT]

Yarrr. Eye patches are cool! ;-) Regarding creativity. I like to make lists, mind maps, and general scribbles wherever I go, so if something pops into my head, I just pop it down. Creativity is definitely a fits and spurts kinda thing. Some days are awesome, some are meh. Don't worry about that. Believe in your mind. Notebook by the bed is great too for those late or middle of the night brainstorms. Also, try changing your physical point of view, listen to different sounds, music, sound tracks, city sounds, nature. Get out of your normal day to day environment to change things up. I enjoy waterfalls, walking paths, taking random pictures and videos that put me in a different mental place. Music (listening and playing) is awesome for that too. Another great chain for creativity is the "what is the brick and under the brick" idea, where there are so many interesting things in the world right in front of you. Imagine looking around you right this moment. Pick anything. Look at it, examine it. Where did it come from? What's it made of? Who made it? How did it get there? Why is it there? What's it's history? Then, once you've answered questions and explored that, look right next to it. Start again. You can do this pretty much everywhere. Life is so amazing, and is full of surprises. You might just find new adventures that will take you to some very interesting and fulfilling places! And most of all, enjoy it! :-D

[@weijieqiu2742]

U can rent apartments from landlords directly by apps like 58同城，豆瓣，咸鱼. I am a landlord in hangzhou and I have couple of apartments. I rent out all of them by these apps. It is much more cheap and trustable way to rent apartments in China. Some of these agents are good but some are not. U need to be cautious to rent an apartments from them

[@qymwill]

To be creative, just make your life be creative. Explore more, China is massive~

[@alfredohbalbuena]

Love... Just do video about anything.. Hell, I watch your videos just to see how you are doing and how is Libio doing.. Sorry if I missed spelled his name.. With that said .. Just record your every day to day life.. Seeing you open up and vent and share with us how you are feeling won me over and I hit that subscription button rite away lol.... And for the record, your very beautiful ( No disrespect Libio 😕).... Keep doing your thing! Really enjoy your videos!

[@MissLizaYangonMyanmar]

Make Chinese friends. They are amazing and will do anything to help. To be honest I never mix with foreigners but I really enjoy you two. Usually foreigners I see to date complain about China and live in Expat bubble. I made a Chinese life and I feel richly rewarded. From you two I see good foreigner examples now

[@bbwphotographer76]

Creative block is sometimes hard to over come... with things happening in life or whatever. For myself... remind how it makes me feel to express in art (I do drawings) release stress.. come up new goals... ect ect.

[@ramirezanthonio]

Yo! My name is Tone and I watch your videos. You've inspire me to travel to the Yucatán in the past. Writers block happens, why not just make vlogs exploring the city for a while! I love videos like that and I'm sure your vilified vids will be awesome! You're very funny!

[@limao1121]

hahaha, nowsdays in China, we use online house rent website to avoid agency service fee and cut. U really need to make local friends. so many locals can speak English and this will bring u lots and lots of convenience of living...

[@jennifermaria7982]

I was just like you when trying to find an apartment ... It's all about the vibe it gives you. I hope you find your home and also feel like you're at home soon

[@jennifermaria7982]

Ohhhh 😯 you found the apartment lol i wrote the comment in the beginning

[@cricetus9361]

You should go to a hospital to check your cold and eyes' issue, especially your eyes' issue. Nanshan hospital is good for foreign patients and maybe not far away from your apartment (by metro). Or you can go to "Peking University Shenzhen Hospital" or "University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital", these two are the best but not nearby.

[@openlomi]

Honest sharings are always welcome! And I assume that's why you have zero 'dislikes' so far. And take Maiya Cha, it's a barley tea. The Chinese wet summer heat is getting to you. The tea will help clear heat faster.

[@user-lt6ke9hg8f]

It's very cheap to go to the hospital to have a look! Get well soon

[@treasurewuji8740]

I think the best thing you can do is to get a backup cash flow. I do not know if you are still doing the stock market? When you are really doing things for long enough, you can really find a formula creating things. Some ancient poem writers in China would write down any good lines they came up with, and they put them together later. I do not know anything about creative writing, and that is just something I pick up in Chinese history. There are some websites like Ganji, 58, mayi, and something similar. They are basically Craiglist in China. BUT WATCH THE SCAM.

[@vincentg4928]

Thanks for sharing! Hope you get well soon. Actually this happened in western country as well. Most of the agents are commission based here in Australia. They earn their part for the cost for listing, advertising, contacting all sort of things. So I think that is fair. Not anything unethical.

[@russellmiles6359]

I live in Hangzhou Zhe jiang province, rent a (1100 RMB)room in suburban area,actually the area is a village. there is no key money, my landlord is a farmer.it's big to me, have bathroom with it ,can not cook.Transportation is not a big problem for me,there is bus everwhere and metro stations are not very far away.I also have my electric bike,a lot people (almost every family ) have it in China,it can cover the whole city about 40 km mileage .

[@TheXbox360]

@4:49 Agent: "mama said there would be days like this"

[@katox2358]

So what does she do for a living?

[@geekgranny]

Get well and take care ❤. Good to see you.

[@user-nc8il7bt3o]

Don't try agency , try the phone app.

[@user-ix5wr5vf1v]

How much is the rent though?

[@timchan3948]

HAHA, I had an apartment in Luohu, the rent I offer my tenant is RMB3600. A little bit below the average. If it is unoccupied, I will decide to rent the apartment for you.

[@classone2010]

did you try this med on your eyes? Erythromycin Eye Ointment (红霉素眼膏) you can buy it in any med shop.

[@hai2461]

you can find on Internet apartment,have lot of pictures and introduce

[@sydneylu4462]

China welcomes you! Love your videos and you will have a good time there :)

[@lisuthree]

Lack of inspiration maybe due to rain for too long, hope that the sunny day will give you more inspiration

[@Hadamadrina2013]

Im so glad you found a lovely apartment. Take care of yourself! :)

[@shenzhenwholesale]

You can use 58.com or just walk around the neighborhood you are interested in and look for red or neon colored flyers that are glued on the walls of the buildings around.

[@robertk2853]

Lost Laowai 自如和豆瓣比较好，58很多骗子

[@benec5816]

Glad you got your apartment looks fantastic and that's no good about your health I am stuck at home at the moment with a germ that went down in my lung so been doped up at least I still have my voice and Nurse Tonia and Vesi have been looking after me. Hope your move in goes well and your voice comes back hello Olivier hope you are enjoying your work staff safe see ya

[@gordonliu2352]

Have you tried airbnb?

[@shareeflower5629]

You can fix your eye with a mix of Turmeric and water. Don't get this paste in your eye - only put it on the skin. Although you're probably all healed by now but thought I'd let you know anyway :) x

[@jacklydon]

It was a good video. Don't worry about creativity. Just keep producing.

[@zippertomson613]

hope you will recover soon. waiting for your next vlog

[@user-km9jv6jt5i]

life is hard but you needn't push yourself so hard.stop and have a relax is quite good.

[@cliffy236]

Dude, at 4:30, that's exactly by where I lived in ShiXia, nice quiet area with lots of metro & buses. Bit pricy considering it's close to CocoPark, but I liked it, will be going back again end of the year. There"re also lots of apps to download onto your phone for apt rentals, just you gotta know how to read Chinese...good luck apt hunting!

[@user-cv4rr4ms7w]

Maybe u can choose Uhouse, a platform where you can rent nicely decorated apartments with caring service!

[@thefirstcut]

get well soon xx

[@diegoprods7971]

5:33 there´s a cut after the banana.. Can we see that sequence you took out? thanks

[@hodabadri1271]

We missed you 😙😙

[@Mejiaelis]

This adventure doesn't seems to be settling too well with you so far. Hopefully, things get better soon. Chin up

[@ericlee9507]

finding an apartment in China is easy. so many agencies. so many apps for independent apartment.

[@youmustbefibbing7376]

Let's all hope your new apartment has perfect feng shui for you two.

[@yimingli5666]

Probably try customers and landlord directly will be more efficient. Agencies charge too much.

[@csnow7190]

Love it!❤️

[@JoseReyes-yr4we]

congrats for your new flat, don't wrestle with creativity just keep making the videos, which to me are great; and, feel better and don't let china get to you, for it's a great place to make videos because of the contrast. all the best...

[@HMFamilyLife]

We refer to it as 'getting Gringoed'... You need to ask a local what the real rates are, and then make offers at the real price level. This is not the only challenge when renting abroad...as to 'inspiration', I like to just quit making videos, and that way, the inspiration fires itself up, but not if you feel guilty...

[@k.s5889]

fell better soon, I love ur videos.

[@enzhus]

I think you can go some other places now. I know it's too hot in Shenzhen during Summer. I already can't bear the heat in early May. I suggest Qingdao, Dalian, Beijing, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang Should be some good choices for this time.

[@commenter7893]

It looks like finding an apartment in China is easy but it is difficult to find THE PERFECT apartment.