Rentals
Once you have set your budget, you need to Brainstorm the features you're seeking.
Beyond a basic bedroom and bathroom count, ask if there are other "nice-to-have" versus essential features:
- Do you want a patio or deck, or access to a backyard or shared outdoor space?
- Do you want a fireplace?
- Do you need a full bathroom, or would a shower do?
- If you're a foodie, do you want a gas stove in the kitchen?
- Will you be setting up a home office, and do you need electrical outlets or a nook within one of your home's rooms where you can place your workstation?
- Would you be willing to live on a ground floor, use stairs or take your chances on street parking?
And consider your compromises:
- Would you give up some space and a yard in the suburbs in exchange for a smaller, close-in place that had a park across the street?
- Would you live with a roommate in order to tap a pricey but trendy neighborhood, or would you rather fly solo somewhere quieter?