In May I'll be graduating from college (May 16 at 9:30 AM to be exact, if you want to come) and for the first time in my life, I'll need to find an apartment.

Because I've been an RA living on campus for the last three years, I've never in my life had to sign a lease, pay a water bill, or negotiate a security deposit.

Lucky for you guys, my inexperience will be your gain, because I'm going to get my research on, and find out the best ways to go about finding an apartment to rent.

Throughout April, we'll delve into the best tips and ways to get yourself a cool pad and hopefully the result will be me getting an apartment at a great price!

Now, despite what the title of this post suggests, my first tip is that you should stay in your mama's house - if that's what your current job situation will allow.

If you can't comfortably make your rent each month, don't jump off into high-interest credit card debt just because you want to live on your own.

Living with your parents right out of college isn't the worst thing in the world - you can save money and (if your mama is like my mama) eat fantastic food.

It's better to be a slightly lame 21 year old living with your parents than a broke-and-in-debt 30 year old because you overextended yourself for a bachelor (or bachelorette - I don't judge) pad.

Know your limitiations - if you can afford an apartment based on your salary, go for it. If not, and your parents will let you, be happy that you have a place to stay, rent free!

Stay tuned for the next chapter in my exciting saga in the search for an apartment!

DeAndre'

 

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