Tips, for First-Time <br />Apartment Renters.<br />Food52 recently spoke with real estate pros to help people get the most out <br />of their next rental apartment. .<br />Here's what they suggest:.<br />1. Get a head start.<br />Scope out potential neighborhoods or buildings. .<br />Figure out your finances, including the price range of the apartment you want and can afford.<br />Contact local realtors to let them know what you are looking for and when you want to move.<br />2. Watch out for scams.<br />Be wary of listings from 'non-official' <br />real estate sites or prices that <br />seem too good to be true. .<br />Ads for apartments that don't have pictures can be a warning sign.<br />Bad communication with potential landlords or property management should also prompt caution. .<br />3. Ask the right questions.<br />Good questions include: Why did the previous tenants move out?.<br />Are pets allowed? .<br />Is there an income or credit score minimum to live here? .<br />These expert tips will help you find a place to call home
