8. type of building and living environment (quiet vs active) 

7. Know your credit

6. Have employment records and previous ll info ready 

5. Know when to start looking - the market is seasonal just as the sales market is

4. Learn the market

3. Budget, budget, budget

2. Beware of craigslist (aka the wild west)

1. Compare apples to apples (fees, heat, potential increases, etc)

OTHER APARTMENT IDEAS:

 MEASURE furniture!

 Million $$ question - will it rent? - steph

Renting vs buying - pro renting

pet friendly apartments (guide to pet friendly)

guide to parking spots in Boston - brady

stupid questions people ask - Kim

apartmetn seasonal availability