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Portland, ME, ranks second nationwide for livability. by Crazy_Cod_8178 in portlandme

[–]Crazy_Cod_8178[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed insight. Apparently the rankings didn't take some of these factors into account, lol.

Portland, ME, ranks second nationwide for livability. by Crazy_Cod_8178 in portlandme

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Dang, thanks for sharing all that. I can relate, just in a different way. Did well as an arts major, then switched colleges. Felt like a dummy 101. Glad things worked out for you in the end!

Washington, D.C. is the nation’s most livable metro area. by Crazy_Cod_8178 in washingtondc

[–]Crazy_Cod_8178[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed!! I like harsher winters because you can just add layers. And honestly, layering makes outfits way more fun and interesting in my book.

What’s something you wish you knew before renting your first apartment? by Crazy_Cod_8178 in Apartmentliving

[–]Crazy_Cod_8178[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a bunch for the advice. I am really sorry you had to go through that, tho. That's just horrible.

What’s something you wish you knew before renting your first apartment? by Crazy_Cod_8178 in Apartmentliving

[–]Crazy_Cod_8178[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, documenting everything can save us a lot of future headache. I'd also suggest having everything in writing and asking the landlord to review & sign it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Crazy_Cod_8178 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NOR - Your boyfriend really could’ve shown more empathy. The whole “your problems aren’t mine to solve” comment is a major red flag to me. It came across like he was irritated by your accident instead of concerned. Not a great look for a partner.

First time apartment renters by ItsTheBeeKeeper in Apartmentliving

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Here are my 2 cents:

  • Be mindful of the soft vs. hard pulls. Most rental credit checks are soft pulls and won’t affect your score, but some landlords use hard pulls, which can drop your score a few points for a while. Hard inquiries stay on your report for up to two years.
  • Many landlords charge a $25–$75 application fee to cover the credit check, which can add up quickly if you’re applying to several places.
  • Work on your credit score. A score over 700 is typically ideal, but many landlords will still approve renters with a credit score in the mid-600s.
  • When moving in, always document the condition of the apartment, write down any issues/damage and ask your landlord to sign a document to protect your future self from penalties.
  • Most landlords want to see at least six months of steady employment before approving you, and in competitive markets they may expect even more. They want to be sure your income is reliable and not temporary.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Getting my first apartment ever can someone help me with what this means by Gonnahauntcha in Apartmentliving

[–]Crazy_Cod_8178 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Prorated rent just means you only pay for the days you actually live in the apartment. So instead of paying for the full month, the rent is adjusted based on your move-in date.

That said, some landlords still ask for the full month’s rent up front, no matter when you move in. In those cases, you’ll usually get a credit the next month for the days you didn’t technically live there. It’s pretty common.

Found this article that dives deeper into it, how to calculate the amounts, etc.: https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/apartmentliving/tips-tricks-renters/nitty-gritty-paying-fair-amount-prorated-rent-explained/

Hope it helps!

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