Target the area in which you want to live, and find the contact information for real estate agents or apartment locators in the area. Many apartment locators and real estate agents offer a free service to help you find a place to live. They may get commissions from various apartments or homes, which can hinder their ability to give you an objective opinion. Using multiple real estate agents and locators will help you account for this bias.
Contact individuals who live in the place that you want to reside. Former tenants can offer helpful warnings or affirmations based on their own experience. You can contact them by e-mail, phone or knocking on their door.
Try to find a friend who will go with you and give you a second opinion on a place. Your friends should know you well, and they can tell whether or not you would be happy in a given location.
Inquire as to whether the apartment complex or neighborhood organization has any materials for new residents. These materials can help you figure out how to get more help with moving, adjusting to the location and finding your way around your new place.
