Seattle Apartment Hunting Tips | Reality check & what you need to know!

[@lifeofyelly]

Now that I’ve moved, THESE ARE CALLED THE MONTICELLO APTS LOCATED ON BOREN AVE

[@supershardom]

I moved to NYC twice without a job with about $1000 saved. The first time it took me about 6 months to find a job and the 2nd time it took about 2 weeks. I’m considering Seattle now so thanks for the video.

[@drey4529]

how do you get by in that 6 months before you have a job?

[@supershardom]

@@drey4529 odd jobs (like nannying), tax money and pb&j lol

[@ricarlafornia6786]

Your videos give me life. You motivate and give me a reality check at the same time lol. That being said, subscribed 💚

[@lifeofyelly]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy to hear that 💜

[@ricarlafornia6786]

@@lifeofyelly Good luck with your channel! Can’t wait to see you grow even more cuz you deserve it! Rooting for you! 👑

[@snickers10285]

Tbh I’ve been watching mad videos on moving to Seattle and this is the only one giving legit advice 🙌🏽 thank you so much ! 💯

[@lifeofyelly]

You’re welcome! ✨

[@boknows8376]

Been out here a month and mainly looking for a spot with within walking distance to a small grocery store and not having any luck lol

[@raven113p6]

FYI: You need money to get you started AND to return home if things don't work out.

[@aliciayao3744]

Hey I want to move on seattle but I don't know nobody there

[@RB-kq1fe]

I'm moving to Seattle in February for work. Can anyone recommend nice neighborhoods close to VA Puget Sound (no more than 25 minute drive) that is a pro for "us".

[@jenniinnej2986]

I’m so glad I came across your video!! All I’ve been seeing are downtown fancy apartments. They didn’t feel as authentic as your videos! Definitely a reality check! I’m moving in 3 months, and I’ve been worried about finding a nice affordable apartment.

[@lifeofyelly]

I’m glad I could help. I, too, was mainly seeing those types when I first moved & it was frustrating forsure. Good luck on your move! I can’t remember if I said it in the video, but these are called Monticello

[@magnificentaura]

Oh u posting posting now

[@lifeofyelly]

Trying to get like you 😂 but baby steps. Ima do two a week now lol

[@magnificentaura]

@@lifeofyelly talk about celeb news I think that will work for u

[@lifeofyelly]

@@magnificentaura it’s not “on brand” for me 😂😂😂

[@magnificentaura]

@@lifeofyelly 🥴 think about it, I think it would work lol Atleast try a couple videos and see how they do lol

[@papayahzz]

loved this video!! I'll be moving next month for a job(fingers crossed) and it really put some things into perspective! And thanks for mentioning the public transport aspect, I'll probably sell my car before I leave lol

[@lifeofyelly]

Congrats! I hope you love it here. Things are starting to open back up slowly, so you’ll be coming at a better time than it was when it was the height of lockdown. Don’t sell your car if you’re gonna want to explore far away like hiking and small road trips. Vancouver, Canada is only 3 hours away & eventually the border will open back up. But if you think you won’t do much driving then sell that bad boy!

[@papayahzz]

@@lifeofyelly Oh I'm glad I'm coming in at a good time. I totally considered keeping my car for those exact reasons but maintenance and repair costs wouldn't be worth it lol

[@papayahzz]

​@@lifeofyelly and thank you for replying!! I look forward to more videos 😌

[@samuelgriffin4167]

Your voice is sweet like sugar

[@pamfan221]

How much square footage is comfortable for a single individual?

[@lifeofyelly]

Honestly, 350 was enough for me and I also had a dog too and still had enough space for all my stuff and to move around

[@jameslee9726]

Don’t forget to visit the Bruce lee cementary in Capitol Hill near first hill.

[@colorfulcodes]

Skin poppin 👌🏾

[@The0fficialNoonieJ]

Back to Back !!!!! Hold up let me buy my ticket on this Hu$tle train!!! 💜🤍💙 You look so beautiful and I love the fact you wrote things down and it was organized 🙏🏾

[@lifeofyelly]

Yes girl. Get to uploading! Lol thank you. I wanted to make sure I got down all the important things 💜

[@servant2478]

Is 75000 salary enough for one?

[@lifeofyelly]

75k is more than enough I don’t even make close to that and do just fine.

[@abigailr.7487]

Thanks for the honesty!!!!

[@lifeofyelly]

You’re welcome! ✨

[@wymandiazjr2815]

Well I am about to come out there in a few months to buy my own place. Do you suggest any areas I should look?

[@lifeofyelly]

One of my coworkers and his wife just bought a house in Everett. It’s about 30 minutes away from Seattle on a good traffic day. A lot of people buy in the Tacoma area (35min away on a good day). My bestfriend lives in Lynnwood. That’s a nice area about 20 minutes from the city. Edmonds...Bremerton..Just look in some of the areas on the outside of Seattle. I wouldn’t recommend in the city tho because houses will be really close together, and expensive with only a little space.

[@wymandiazjr2815]

I'm not really picky on space, New Orleans is much worst when it comes to space 😑, but I will definitely be checking some areas out while I'm escaping Mardi Gras again 🏃🏾‍♂️💨. Glad that I subscribed to your channel 🤩

[@lifeofyelly]

@@wymandiazjr2815 Hope you find some areas you like. Come back and let me know what your fave spots were. Thank you for subscribing! (:

[@kendracarter2255]

I miss living in West Seattle. I will return soon😊

[@sammiesosa1608]

Moving to Seattle at the end of Summer. Do you know of any good places to find roomates?

[@lifeofyelly]

There was a really big Facebook group that I had joined where people were looking for roommates and apartments. I think it was called like Seattle Housing, Rooms, Apartments by alpaca

[@jeffreylewis513]

🐐

[@davidfunchess5123]

Loving your content

[@derrickvirgous5573]

I'm A Hairstylist looking to move there in September, How's the Hair Business there for Black Hairstylists

[@lifeofyelly]

You’ll definitely have some business because there’s a market here but not a ton of Black stylists IN the city. Most people have to go outside of the city to go to any Black salons.

[@derrickvirgous5573]

Well Seattle is the City I'll be goin too 🤣

[@thatmaniacdc1]

Yoo you got a TikTok 😅

[@lifeofyelly]

A tiktok page? Yes

[@thatmaniacdc1]

@@lifeofyelly where the hood 🥷 at lol

[@lifeofyelly]

@@thatmaniacdc1 🤣🤣🤣🤣 too funny! you must be moving to Seattle & came across it

[@thatmaniacdc1]

@@lifeofyelly traveling out there soon.

[@brittanyzielinski2914]

What’s the best neighborhoods to live planning to move in may from RI

[@lifeofyelly]

Personally, I like Capitol Hill the best. I stay in First Hill which is a little bit more affordable when it comes to rent tho & neighbors Cap Hill. It really depends on what vibe you’re going for. If you want to be close to nightlife: Capitol Hill, Belltown, Ballard that I know of. Want to be close to a bunch of different shops: Capitol Hill, Downtown, U-District, Fremont. Want to be more residential: Queen Anne, Central District. Close to transit: Any of the neighborhoods with a Link Light Rail station & buses are everywhere. There are actually quite a lot of neighborhoods here that I’ve never been to/explored. Mostly the ones up north & some south. The further away you get from the city, the more residential it gets. But there are pockets of areas that have a hub in their neighborhood where a grocery & some stores/restaurants might be. You’ll definitely be able to find options tho. Of course, keep in mind where your job is located if you are wanting to stay close to it.

[@brittanyzielinski2914]

@@lifeofyelly WOW thank you for this amazing reply!! I appreciate you taking the time! I enjoyed capital hill when I visited but I’m kinda leaning more towards belltown because it’s near my job a little more thank you so much for your input and how you explained each area! Hope your having an amazing year so far!

[@lanti.social]

just joined the fb group! thanks!!

[@lifeofyelly]

Great! I hope it will be able to help you in your moving journey. ✨