An entire Apartment Building for $20k

[@jenny_and_mochi]

Getting furniture from dumpsters in eco lifestyle and flea market in city living would be an amazing way to furnish this

[@jojomomster3772]

And fabricating

[@marisaleeannb]

and crafting on the woodworking table!

[@Vanillatrez]

​@@jojomomster3772😊😊

[@iwouldnever0334]

Yes!!!!

[@crimsonr9387]

I love how saying stuff like this only makes senses in the context of the sims

[@rubyellis2230]

I kinda wanna see a rebuild with all the packs and see how much further you can get on a starter apartment.

[@AKA_Studios]

With the eco lifestyle beds and university shower (which doesn’t require its own room) he definitely could save a bunch right off the bat!

[@itswindyhere]

​@AKA_Studios it would require it's own room, otherwise sims would be embarrassed all the time.

[@claire28748]

Not the exposed one, the one with the curtain that's used in the dorms. That one doesn't require a room, sims don't get embarrassed when using it because of the curtain.

[@larisabenton7003]

I was thinking the same thing, especially since they already tried to do "roommates" and as I'm playing it I'm not seeing any benefits of just having roommates

[@AKA_Studios]

@@claire28748oh shoot, you’re right. I think that shower (or the spa day one, I think, has privacy) would be cheaper when considering walls and doors maybe?

[@samifarrell]

I'm not sure how annoying this would be in game but it'll be fun to make a shared laundry room like some apartments have!

[@annoar9776]

yes!!!

[@nicche511]

When you get all the packs, you should use university showers since they’re cheaper and you can line up a few so multiple can shower at once

[@annoar9776]

yes!

[@supisaraangthong]

As a Thai, you just captured every essence of SEA townhouses. Very good work!

[@Hello_Jaime80]

I would like to see this without financial constraints. It’s a gorgeous build!

[@NoDecaf7]

Build in Residential and swap over to Res Rental seems to be the name of the game for building apartments. That's okay! Easy work-around. This is a very cool, funky build. Very inspirational!

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

The problem is if you want to develop/expand a building that already has residents. So this is a bug they should work on for sure.

[@atrinoisa]

Yup, I've noticed that too. I'm glad it's an easy work around though. Could be much worse

[@NoDecaf7]

@@TheDawnofVanlife Now that is a fair point. And I'm probably safe to assume that swapping to Residential will evict the residents even if you don't go back into Live mode? Guess we'll find out soon enough 😬

[@Chet_Thornbushel]

Now that it’s actually out I am really looking forward to making crummy share lots like this into “dorms”. The potential for university shenanigans with this pack is 👌🏼

[@MarthChan]

Ohhh! During the Let's Play, maybe when you renovate the place, you could add plants to the roof to create a decorative garden. Or like those rooftop farms you sometimes see. Even if it's not functional, it would look really cool!

[@andrewmoeller1987]

I think you should remove the microwave, since you don't really need it. And sims need one open counter to prepare food from the fridge.

[@jojomomster3772]

Or put it in the landlord’s inventory.

[@sophiag612]

The sims can take out quick meals or microwave quick meals and don’t need any counter space.

[@andrewmoeller1987]

@@sophiag612 but with the fridge, and a counter you have many more options

[@sophiag612]

@@andrewmoeller1987 Not really…. There isn’t any stove. The only thing u can make is salad.

[@andrewmoeller1987]

@sophiag612 incorrect, there are lots of things you can make without a stove, albeit not at cooking skull level 1. Oftentimes I don't even get a stove for my Sims.

[@lauraencarnacao425]

I was literally refreshing youtube, your videos come out at noon in Brazil, so its a ritual to watch the videos after lunch

[@erikassimsyt]

they post at around 4pm for me here in Sweden so I always watch after work or when I have dinner - it is a nice ritual to have and perfect for switching between workmode and me-time ☺

[@artemyres]

It's really funny to me how much James likes to build old run down stuff. He has so much joy by adding dirty patches to the walls.. A simple man!

[@Happy_Hauls]

Definitely get a dumpster or go dumpster diving to get furniture for the place..it doesn't have to be pretty to start off lol! Love this build! The debug items should be in the game..they are so cool! Talk to the Sims team Semaj make it happen lol!

[@noway3128]

Seeing as you didn't get the chance to play with Home Chef Hustle much in Rags to Ranches because it came out so soon after Horse Ranch, it would be cool if you could start with a mini-LP of that with Laird to build up enough cash to buy this lot, and then switch completely to For Rent.

[@MademoiselleRed1390]

Yeah, and do so while renting!! So we can start out as a tenant!!

[@kittyclawed580]

Thank you! i want to start a 100 baby where mom makes her income from rentals. This will be perfect to start

[@cypljonochek4052]

James! I’m looking forward to your videos every day. Thank you so much for your content ❤ it really brightens my day and makes me laugh

[@dmcd2720]

James: “I’m not trying to make some horrible place where people are forced to stay” Of course not James, that’s Dr. Gluon’s job😂

[@Firise]

It just has to look cheap... And then adds smudges on the walls.

[@erikassimsyt]

Love to get a cup of tea after work and watch the latest videos from my favourite youtubers, also super excited for this newest pack ☺

[@elmtre3]

James should build this style as cheap group student housing in the university town, exploit the youth James!

[@EyeOfEternity3]

This makes me so excited for all of those fixer upper houses people have made

[@ThymeHere]

Same

[@fluffy_starfish1299]

I’m loving all this content and so excited for the start of the new LP

[@c3whitefangalexandradiaz20]

I know this pack is south Asian inspired, but all I see is South America, Venezuela specifically. Either way I'm happy, seeing as I can now recreate my grandmother's house in the game!

[@l.josino]

I'm absolutely in love with the style of this pack because it reminds me so much of home (I'm from northern Brazil) and I think it's great that we have so much in common with South East Asia architecture-wise. I always love the hot weather worlds or build items that you can tell are from hot places (Oasis Springs, island living, Tartosa, the courtyard oasis kit and now Tomarang) because there are always elements that are just like north/northeast Brazil and, I suspect, countries like Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela).

[@the_nikster1]

the build looks so great! I always feel so bad when there's literally zero entertainment for the Sims lol can we give them a little bookcase at least, or do we not have those in the base game?

[@Kaccoline]

When I was growing up in Asia, we do have communal kitchen in the building. During lunch and dinner time, different families come and cook at the same time.

[@Libertaro-i2u]

Do you have communal bathrooms in the buildings as well?

[@JayL-lx3gn]

you’re doing the best vids about the new pack tbh i discovered ur channel with those and i have watched them all !! great job

[@bauhercohollos3457]

Not James needing money and having 2 empty apartments with 6 windows and 4 balconies each.

[@alexandriagillespie2867]

I love that you have a code benefitting you. I can't tell you how often your videos have prompted me to buy a pack!

[@MOCHIKiki1307]

Would love to see you build a "Bigwallet Retirement Home" using this pack.

[@Stayville_Clown]

I don’t have the for rent pack yet but I’m in the mood to build now. Opening my game rn!

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

Lilsimsie had similiar issues building plus a lot ofnlag. In fact she suggested building in residential mode and then changing yhe lot type. Bit if you want to ‘grow’ an existing building without changing on lot type, this is a huge issue. So hopefully they fix it.

[@tiggy6947]

not james getting bullied in the comments for a typo 💀

[@JamesTurnerYT]

What typo 😎😁

[@fleur.v.k]

I really want to see you build a studentbuilding with the new features of the new pack! :)

[@senjy3097]

Who else just says at the same time as James after every video... And have.. an awesome day! *cause I do it every time*

[@halloweendream1588]

I think that to start, you might just need a starter home and rent out the 2nd bedroom before you move us to apartments.

[@rb5078]

James, you’re the only reason I keep buying expansion packs (even though I rarely play them). 😂 I’ll definitely use your code when I buy this one. Nice to see EA supporting you.

[@Firise]

Do this again when the other packs are available. Use the $0 lot in Del Sol Valley and build a starter rent thingy for $20.000 with cheap stuff from other packs.

[@rachelcb123]

I wish they'd done the city living thing and make some really scuffed water heaters and decorative air con units for cheaper than the "nicer" ones

[@simsastrid8690]

This Apartment reminds me of the movie Encanto

[@Libertaro-i2u]

It does have that charming Spanish architecture to it!

[@Xzd0llfac3zx]

When I see a yt notification that James uploaded I drop everything, everytime.. even if I was in the middle of a season finale of desperate housewives….

[@lurphette]

Fun build, and I love all the ideas in the comments. Very excited to play and build with this pack!

[@ShannonRose99]

I’m so entired 🥱

[@namitales]

Same, was looking for an entired build to help me get out of it 😔

[@JamesTurnerYT]

Dunno what you’re talking about 👀

[@ec2497]

@@JamesTurnerYT we all saw it Jamesed 👀

[@QueenY-co7es]

@@JamesTurnerYThi james

[@UncleVenz]

eepy af

[@elliemaree99]

I love that you use words like grand and bucks, feels so familiar ❤

[@ItsmetheJewels]

I am so excited for the Sims4 for rent 🎊

[@annah6503]

Fire escapes is a detail I would really like to see in more apartment builds

[@Skylar.McGinley]

I know he was going to say "shower" but when he said "What is this sh-" I was so ready to hear something else

[@annoar9776]

love this build and seeing it function in the new let's play is pretty cool. :)

[@BunnyMumbo]

so excited to finally play this today!!

[@craftly_Bixie]

This felt so satisfying to watch❤

[@peralus2008]

I can't wait to do like a motel 6 and then a Hilton 😅

[@helgabrady1604]

lol I'm literally playing in this building as I watch this video. Great build!

[@SabillaQueenta]

I really like the version before you sized it down! I think I'm gonna go build smth inspired by it 🤩

[@chaotickimmy]

This pack is actually a good way to have all your family living in one house without having to control all of them. Like living with the grandparents!

[@_Blanchett_]

How about placing the wheely bin outside, on that wall cutout the plant was in. Then you could turn the "utility room" into your room.

[@majuna2854]

love the new se asian inspired world and b&b

[@cameragirlcarmen]

The “security gate” is actually a gate for a store, at least that’s how we use it in Hong Kong! In reality it doesn’t have that glass door attached inside, it’s just a rusty metal gate to close the store.

[@emilymarrs4835]

I think I’m experiencing the Mandela affect because I SWEAR the new elephant carving from this pack was in the game before 😭

[@missejymo]

😂 I clutched my invisible pearls when it sounded like James was going to say “what is this 💩“.

[@beaglegalaxy8583]

I just bought the expansion pack, and I used your code!

[@kevincordova6969]

Building just requires that you assign at least one unit before you start building the rest of the dwellings. It doest seem that buggy as long as you start with a small room assigned to the first unit

[@FriedFreezer]

Loving James being in his pink era

[@solidaphay2580]

So if you look up cambodian housing. Basically some house have a store/restaurant on the bottom floor and houses on the top. Maybe you could do a built.

[@katieroberts3061]

Great video! I just bought the expansion pack and used your code!

[@erinmallen9884]

"Uhhh... sims team? I found a bug in like ten seconds.." 😅 Do they even play test?

[@mandowarrior123]

No, they work for EA. 'Is this directly profitable? If the answer is no, don't work on it'

[@BattyBigSister]

The question is will this bug be like the time you found a bug in the pre-release of the original Sims 4, which is still there all these years later... or will they actually fix it. Well... I say 'question'...

[@glovesandsteeringwheel]

I love this build and the story behind it. Also, when's the new For Rent LP dropping? :D

[@featherdopehope111]

i was not prepared for “sit down and watch the day go by”

[@marianadias6080]

im so anxius 4 the new series

[@LouLouLoux]

i feel like this pack would make the Von Haunt Estate finally have a purpose - like a bed and breakfast at a historic site or a good way for vlad to stay fed in his mansion lol - just innocently renting out some rooms

[@SimsalinaBuilds]

Unfortunately, you can't change the lot type for the Von Haunt Estate 🙂

[@YaBoiPDOD]

james said 'imma EAT this expansion' lmao

[@BexTheBoo388]

Wait is Laird moving into this one? I was really hoping they would move into the under construction apartment 😭 I was excited to see that one get built up

[@DaniParducci]

I have a question. If I rent a furnished apartment and bring some of my own furniture with me too, if I move out, how will the game know which furniture is mine and which furniture belongs to the landlord?? Can I just keep/steal the furniture I’m renting? Or do I have to rent an empty apartment if I want to bring my own furniture?

[@FirebladesSong]

You'd probably have to just put your furniture into your household inventory if you wanted to leave some behind and take some. Otherwise I imagine it works like City Living, where you are technically buying the furniture when you move in.

[@emmab982]

I am so upset that lotus fence isn't in the game! it's gorgeous!!

[@sarah62137]

This would be good for a teen/single parent storyline who has had to move out of home and is starting out on their own

[@vasokana]

I am. So excited for the new rags to riches 🎉🎉

[@PlasmaRevolution]

This is really cool! I am definitely using in my game!😊💖

[@Oh_Ann]

typical London renting experience

[@ImmortalAbsol]

Do they watch the early access videos?

[@Nottherealmrsandman]

Challenge idea: run an apartment as a landlord with the gremlins lot challenge on in the units so you constantly have to come fix everything while trying to keep tenets happy

[@mavismae3599]

Hazels multiple houses would make good homes to rent

[@fatcatpaulanne4800]

Do the apartments you rent out have to be furnished?

[@katanah3195]

They need beds at the very least, since the tenants available will require a certain number of beds.

[@ghosthuntingofcornwallande4326]

James are you going to do a rags to riches series on this maybe call it rental to riches series just a thought

[@fullshewolf]

Yes! His legacy rags to riches will continue with Laird Bigwallet being a landlord (or land-lairdy, as he likes to say). You can get to know her a bit in the last few episodes of his Horse Ranch let's play called Rags to Ranches, but that's also not necessary as the let's play for the new pack will start pretty fresh.

[@peralus2008]

He took a vote on this a couple days ago perhaps

[@Meggie_B]

Are you going to play with this build? It’d be so fun to see you renovate it as you go

[@NicholasDVanderhoof]

main question, all the lots you built, which one will Laird start from?

[@Nikki-rx8ri]

You don't need a bed, you can just break in to their apartment en sleep in there

[@IsobelRoseUK]

You know what would be funny? Making the bedrooms the only shared spaces! Might not work but they all have private bathrooms/kitchens etc but have to share rooms 😅

[@katanah3195]

That definitely wouldn't work, the way the system determines if households are a match involves number of beds available in the unit, along with other factors.

[@jackiebecker8302]

Oh great now I gotta pick between u n deli for my use of ur codes or can I just put both?

[@S19657]

I need someone to make a cute community trailer park 😩

[@sparklefeathers]

I am so sad that waterfront properties cant be residential rentals :(

[@Libertaro-i2u]

That could make luxury condominiums.

[@fridakarlsson7254]

You should so a gameplay with horses and for rent so every apartment get there one stable so you have a lot full of horses!!😍

[@shushia1658]

Can you make Laird take a loan? Maybe from her parents or maybe with a mod? I want to see her have to repay as she goes... That sort of challenge.

[@heather_bee]

I have been downloading bike racks made with TOOL mod off the Gallery for a long time so having one in debug would be nice.

[@emiliejohansson4122]

Have lived on a street with houses in those colors, called the street Pippi Longstocking Street 😂

[@Longingtobesomeone]

Will you start the next series with this building? Could be cool... 🤔

[@sasariwtf]

"Hey sims team? I found a bug in like 10 seconds." - any sims 4 player ever

[@alpoh]

Hear me out; a Burger Boys franchise on this lot...

[@taylorchenault6406]

NEXT BUILD VIDEO IDEA!!! What if you made a trailer park? It would be hilarious if you based the trailers off of the show Trailer Park Boys 😂

[@keats90]

Hey I have a question about the new pack. I bought it today and for some reason I can't put down apartment lots from the gallery into the worlds. I prefer to download from the gallery as I don't always enjoy building in game. But yeah for some reason it says its not able to place the lot but when I tried a normal building it worked fine.

[@JamesTurnerYT]

You have to set the lot top to rental first - for some reason it doesn’t let you place them from the gallery if the lot type doesn’t already match

[@keats90]

omg. haha thank you. I was like why is nothing working, I just wanna be a slum lord hahaha @@JamesTurnerYT

[@keats90]

Also another question. Why does my rental go from a max of $400 to $4 after I justly evict someone? I can't seem to find any info on google about this. All the things are positive and the property is 4 stars@@JamesTurnerYT

[@MademoiselleRed1390]

Can't we start by renting as tenant before we buy something as landlord? We can try making quick money during our time as tenant since we'll have the rest of the LP for the landlord gameplay.

[@ImmortalAbsol]

Why don't you unfurnish the owners area before you move in to free up some budget and then meet your own needs during gameplay?

[@Breedablepankake]

I keep seeing budget starter apartments but I want something expensive I want luxury apartment. I want something that looks like it should have an elevator, but sadly doesn’t.😂