How to Find an Apartment

In searching for an apartment to rent near Fort Benning, I

found myself confused.I needed a plan to find just

the right apartment. So I made a plan with check points to get me on the road

to success.

Make a budget

Be realistic…how much can you afford?

Consider not only rent, but utilities, transportation, and other expenses that can vary from location to location (i.e.: internet connection, off-street parking, pet deposit, laundry facilities

Check out the area

Is it safe and close to all the things that are important to you?

If you don’t like the part of town where you find a great apartment,

you won’t like living there no matter how nice the unit is.

A modest home in a nice neighborhood is worth a whole lot

more than a beautiful home in a bad neighborhood.

The apartmentMake a list of the amenities that

are important to you.

Pool

Fitness Center

Hardwood floors

Interview the landlord with a prepared list of questions. Know what is allowed. Find

out what you are responsible for and what the landlord covers.

The ContractRead the contract carefully before

signing and paying your

deposit.

Take note of when your rent is due.

Now all that is left is to move in and start enjoying your new place.

Because you did your homework, you found a

wonderful apartment in the right area, that fit your

needs and that you can be very happy and comfortable

with.

For info on great apartment in the Fort Benning/Columbus, GA area, go to:

http://apartmentsfortbenning.webstarts.com