Column: Good questions key to apartment hunting
Gary Gist | August 10The excitement of getting your first apartment may cause you to overlook certain important factors. Viewing an apartment for the first time, you may overlook little problems that will become big issues later on. Here are some tips to help you find a great first place. Did you notice that the cars in the parking area for tenants have expired tags, or have no license plates at all? How long will you entertain your friends if all the parking is taken up by abandoned cars? How noisy is the crowd in this apartment building? Most managers like to show apartments around 10 a.m.; drop by on the night before to see how your potential neighbors behave. Being on your own for the first time doesn’t mean you must live in a place where there are no lights in the hall or on the stairs. Check the lights the night before.
