Serial Renter: The perfect rental application

… a serious timesuck and you may risk losing the apartment to another faster applicant … In order to help you move as … be on the safe side to prove that you can afford to pay the rent on your income Most management companies will require … for your payments if you cannot make them usually need to show yearly income between 80100x the monthly rent … Tax …

By Caren Maio |October 10, 2011 - 7:31AM
Serial Renter: The quality of life quiz

… discovering the nicest one for the best price Its easy to get swept up in amenities and location but its just as … last time an inspection was performed on the elevators and how often inspections are conducted Typically inspection … try to solicit some opinions on the super from current tenants Is heshe quick to fix things Does heshe seem …

By Caren Maio |September 26, 2011 - 12:58PM
Serial Renter: Renter's Remorse

… Since kicking off the … Serial Renter … column two months ago Ive written a lot about what to look for in an apartment before you make the big decision … pay more for the bigger bedroom with the better view How will the rent be divided With one of the last roommates …

By Caren Maio |August 8, 2011 - 7:50AM
Serial Renter: A checklist for avoiding beer-goggle syndrome

… Its easy to fall in love with a place based on looks location or … I have to admit out of the many places Ive viewed in my rental repertoire Ive made plenty of snap judgments in my … else and adequate closet space became an absolute musthave However when I was on my own I was more than willing to

By Caren Maio |July 25, 2011 - 7:33AM
Serial Renter: 5 secrets for working with a NYC rental agent

… Living in a city where real estate is competitive and rental prices are sky high paying an additional fee for a … for you On one of my moves I spent the first week of my apartment hunt chasing dead ends with a broker that … Requisite moment of selfpromotion You can integrate your agent even more effectively into your search via our …

By Caren Maio |July 11, 2011 - 8:13AM
Introducing Serial Renter Caren Maio: Start your hunt with a bucket list

… thinking a lot about my track record of city livingand city renting in particular Ive moved a lotmore times than years … tenement the industrialinspired loft and more Ive come to know the nuances of each situation and the tactical … utilities Your budget will more often than not dictate how many of the nicetohave features and pure perks youll be …

By Caren Maio |June 20, 2011 - 7:07AM