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Planning Beginner: Renting an Apartment

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1.
Which of these two is more likely to have predictable housing expenses?
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A renter. Renters do not get hit with unexpected expenses, as owners sometimes do.
2.
It is possible to negotiate the rent on an apartment.
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True. Though not all landlords do, some are open to negotiating if it will help them rent a unit.
3.
If you have a bad credit record and a prospective landlord wants to triple the size of your security deposit, what might be the reason for that?
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To cover the risk of you defaulting on your rent. This is legal to an extent, and it can help you get an apartment if your credit is bad.
4.
A tenant in an apartment unit can protect her valuable belongings by buying _______.
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Renters insurance. Renters insurance is a reasonably priced way to insure your belongings.
5.
When looking for an apartment to rent, what is the most important thing to consider?
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None of the above. No one factor is the best; consider all of them together.