As a landlord of a Condo unit I can confirm this 100%. I can't afford to lose my tenant, and I am as punctual to fix anything wrong as they are to pay rent :-)

This is an awesome video! I'm preparing to look for my first place tomorrow and this is the best video I've seen yet. Can't believe you don't have more views. Thank you for helping.

Thank you for this!! I'm really hoping to get my first place soon, and although I'm pretty anxious to do it, by no means do I want to get myself in some kind of crazy trouble unforeseen due to my current inexperience. Really glad to have easy to understand input from someone who knows what they're talking about :) that's very valuable!

Saw this video while signed out, I immediately had to login, like and save the video to a playlist. Thank you for a great guide. Gonna use this, step by step, to find new apartments.

I’m looking to rent my first apartment early next year. Definitely learned some stuff from this video. 👍🏽

Clear concise and very informative video with great tip at the end. Best I've come across yet. Great job!

This video is a _must-watch_ for first-time renters, thank you for this knowledge ♥

I found this video very helpful. Has good information that is easy to understand if you have no prior knowledge. Honestly I did already know most of the things you said from my research/exp. but I’m super nervous about many big life changes I’m going through in a small time span. I say this video helped me because, your voice and to the point info really helped me with overthinking (which I’m struggling with). I think I’ll rewatch this to keep levelheaded about this topic. So thank you 😊 for this very well done, and not overwhelming informative video.

Paid for a real estate course in my state and that has helped me to interpret leases

Good stuff man. Moving from IN to AZ soon and I think I'll fly out there for a week or two to check out apartments in person. Don't want to have a bad experience like you were mentioning

This is definitely a useful Video. It teaches you a lot before living on your own.

It all depends but the place I live in is not an apartment or condo it’s got only 6 units in this small building three on the ground floor three upstairs. I don’t hear anyone except when I’m in the hallway I can hear people’s TVs but in my unit it’s fine. Sometimes I hear the people above me walking around or when the water gets turned on but I kinda lucked out cause everyone in this building are nice people and keep too themselves.

As a young guy looking for what it takes to live on my own and I’m glad I’ve watched this video you cover all the points and have extra rid bits on how I can be ahead of the game!

My girl needed a bank statement and stub last week and I was worried about her not getting her new car 😴 but everything good now only because of deelscafe good work👌

This helps a lot. I’m trying to get my first apartment soon

i tried to get an apartment in a hurry last year and ended up in a terrible townhome (technically called an apartment. But it was a 4unit multi family) The management company was terrible, the place was littered in mold and they did nothing about it. I ended up moving back into my parents house and am now looking at getting a better apartment this time. This video at leaste gives me a little bit more knowledge of doing it on my own (my parents dont help withany of this stuff)

I'm split between staying home or moving out. I want to be independent and move out but renting has so many unforeseen risks - not to mention I don't earn a lot of money, so will struggle financially

Nice vid. I only now learned the difference between apartment and condo

sitting in my brand new apartment, thanks so much!!!!

Your video is very concise and well made thanks for the help 🙏🏾 Love from Sénégal 🇸🇳

I got weekly stubs and Wells Fargo bank statement from Cyber credible for my apartment and thank God it was approved... I'm in my new apartment fr

all great points , I have one to add on the note of taking video as proof of the state of the rental ,, email a copy of the video to yourself after , that will date your video and it will most likely stand up in court if god forbid it comes to that

Typically, the 30% guideline is quoted as a percentage of gross, rather than net, income. Obviously net would be even better, but 30% is increasingly unrealistic to begin with. :/

Great advice, very practical. I'm planning to move out of state, but I still want to see the unit before I move in.

Please also make videos about rare cases like international students from sanctioned countries who do not have a debit card/credit card on their arrival. It would be an expensive nightmare to live in a hotel for 1-2 months to get these things first. How to rent an apartment in cash or sign the contract and move in, then pay as soon as getting debit card/credit card? What are the easiest and safest ways to pay deposit and monthly rent? how to check if there is any unpaid bills, and such things? In many universities international students with dependants are not allowed to live on campus and this is a very big issue on arrival and very first days.

Relating to the last tip, if you have an iphone you can change the date in ur settings then take a video or photos and they will be dated with the changed date even after u fix the settings to the actual date. If i was an owner or realestate agent i wouldnt accept proof that wasnt given to me in the condition report at the start of the lease for this very reason. But hey not everyone knows this ;)

Great breakdown bro! 👊🏼

Thankyou for this! I am still a teenagers but it's never too early to think about the future!

10 out of 10 apartment residences, Ive talked to, have units occupied, and can show only sample one.

This is really helpful for the fact before I move out thank you!

I wish I had seen this before I rented my first place. Its been hell.

Learned a TON from this video!!

A lot of problematic advice: 1. Apartments vs Condo: That's just not true. Most condos in major cities are owned by individual investors who may not live in the the same country (a lot of Toronto condos are owned by random Chinese investors). They absolutely do not care about making sure you're taken care of, you're basically just there to generate cash, and even if you move out, condo appreciation is enough for them to not care. Apartments make their money directly from the rent you pay, and vacant units are bad for business. Condo owners make most of their money through appreciation, and can easily switch to AirBnB if needed. They also don't need to worry about getting a bad reputation because people rarely associate complaints with the condo owner (they usually just complain against the building). 2. 30% rule: That rule is gross income, and not net income. 30% net may work if you have a car, but often times, you can spend more in rent and not need a car at all, which would save you a lot more money.

I just watched this video and am kinda nervous bc I’m moving into my first apartment next month and did a few things he said NOT to do, like payed the deposit without seeing the apartment. They showed me a demo apartment instead bc someone still lived in the unit. I’m gonna email them tomorrow to see if I can get a tour of the apartment before move in and take the video like he said bc I definitely want my deposit back when moving out. Ty

Great valuable information!

A thing I would like to add is that there are businesses that you can "rent" furniture from, but I don't know the cost effectiveness of that.

Me and my gf are planning on moving in together and working on bad credit which is 600 around each. And looking for 2 beds. And she has 2 kids . But this video helps thank you!

Very helpful! Thank you for going into detail and sharing your experiences

For anyone who is wondering about renters insunce after watching this video make sure to do research before running with the info on this video. Things have changed in the last few years. I looked up estimates of renters insurance and it was up to $150 a month.

Praying we get this condo

Thanks for the tips! Finally going to move out of my parents house and very anxious about the process

Thank you for the pointers it helped me get prepared on what to say and do appreciate it 💕

thank you so much, by next christmas me and my partner are planning to move in together

Looking to move out of my parents and into an apartment with a buddy from high school! Thanks so much for the tips!

I use to rent before to people for 3,000 for 6 months when they come over seas.. but NEVER again they ruined everything

Awesome video! What’s your knowledge on landlords being able to refuse you bringing in your own utilities like washer and dryer into apartments? Is there any wording in the lease I should look for? What if I just bring it in one day and don’t say anything can they make me get rid of it? I’m in NYC if that matters. Thank you for your help!

Is renters insurance still absolutely necessary if I’m renting a micro studio? Also which is the best company to purchase from? In regards to the video walk through on day 1 of moving in, should we immediately inform management of any scratches/flaws?

Thank you for very useful videos. Could you please make a video about the things you want real estate agencies to do? I ' d like to know that because I ' m working at a real estate agency for foreigners in Japan. Thank you so much !

Awesome video, I knew there were some things I should be considering and here were those things!

When they ask about previous landlords, rent amount paid and residential history, what would you put if its your first apartment? I dont have any landlord numbers and whatnot. I am currently paying for my room where I stay with my aunt though but I havent dealt with any landlords so they can’t speak for me.

Excellent! Thanks for all your tips

Do you think it's a bad idea to rent an apartment unit close to an elevator or the trash room?

YESSSS THANK YOU

This was AWESOME, thank you so much for your help! Really needs to know this. God bless you!:)

Thank you!!! This is so helpful!!!

Good video! A lot of good information!

Thank you I wish I know before rent apartment they change all price,…….I wish I can find on November because we live here they never ever fix anything they take advantage of our honesty

Maybe I'm a tad bit late to the party but I hope I can get some advice. So I don't have credit history seeing that this will be my first time renting (outside of paying friends or their family members money to stay at their place). Any advice on how to get a place on a tight budget and tight timeline? The part that worries me the most is that initial money sink, where it might make it very difficult to get by on my own since those around me don't have space for me to live with them.

This felt like it's you versus the landlord, kinda made me anxious

NOISE can be horrible experience. The neighbours can change quickly every time. Apartment living is not for everyone. Complain to the landlord or management if able or move out.

With a good credit boost from Cyber Credible I was able to get two biweekly stubs and Bank statement to submit. Great tbh

Thank you so much, as a future alien moving to the US I found this video very educational and answer 100% of the questions I might've gotten once again, thank you so much A+.

From my personal experience, I am sick and tired of dealing with mentally disturbed leasing agents.

thanks for the video!

Amazing video. Very informative.

How does one rent an apartment? I mean, how does a person actually contact the owner of an apartment building, in order to ask about moving in? Where, exactly, would one find the relevant telephone number?

Thank you for this great video! 👏🏼

Aeesome advice thank you i been living with my dad too long

Thank you! Very easy to understand 🙂

Currently looking to rent and this helps a ton

Thank you for the tips!

Super helpful, thank you!

Thank you for this video me and my friend got approved for one !

Slow down speed racer I was told you can see the apartment when you lease it. - There was a full fledged fire escape there.

Thank you man!

Thanks so much!

I would love your tips regarding renting apartment in Paris for short terms.

Thank you for your video!

I'm moving to Mt first apartment!

I’m currently going through a crisis right now! I will be moving into my first apartment for the first time w my bf and Im so anxious!! The rent is $1850 and I don’t know if I will be able to keep up with the rent. I have to come to a decision before March 15th. There’s also another unit that’s 1830 but that one will be available all the way to April . I don’t like it as much as the first one. If there’s any advice anyone can give me I’m listening. It’s also a 2 bed room 2 bathroom lol. My bf thinks we should get a 1 bedroom and 2 1 bath but I don’t want to😢

What's the link for the crime rate map? I tried googling it but wasn't successful

Very useful, thanks a lot ❤

I needed a new apartment and I needed to bring in paystubs and bank statements last week and that got my stressed out asf till I came across some great comments about deelscafe💯💯

Where can you find reviews on a complex?

Thank you so much for this informative video 😍😊😉

Now that is a great video 🤙🏼

Can’t Stop Loving You by B. Reith!!! I knew that song sounded familiar!!!

Thank you so much for making this video!!! I am currently looking for an apartment and will apply these tips to hopefully find the place that’s right for me.

Hi. I haven’t signed my lease yet because we haven’t seen the “actual “ unit . They showed me a mock up unit because someone lives in the unit. So am I supposed to wait for the person to move out to see the unit or can the landlord show me while they’re are present?

Thank you :)

Cyber Credible got my credit up to 760 for my apartment approval and I got approved

Thanks I will contact Cyber Credible for my apartment approval and paystubs I don't want to get denied for the second and I need to move in this week

After increasing a credit score to 760 from Cyber Credible I was able to get biweekly stubs and Bank statement for my apartment approval thanks for the comments below I got approved

Not sure where you are from, but condos don't work like that at all in the Houston area where millions of people live. You have much more responsibility and fees involved with condos and absolutely no small owner invested in you. Never heard of your version before.

lol 30% of your net income in 2023… 😅

Thanks a lot!! Also what's the link to check the crime rate?

Renting should not be ONLY for the super-rich

This is so helpful! Thinking of renting for he first time and I’m skeptical of it but I want and need to be on my own.

They charge you to move in? What does that even mean? Do they provide a moving truck or something? Or is it just a fee? If it's the latter - that's so sucmmy it's ridiculous. They might as well charge you for breathing the air in the apartment.

Clear vid, learned a lot