Well, the paper work is done...

[Lady Freedom Returns]

Now the hard part. Picking an apartment.

I have five apartment complexes to choose from. Four have studios . This is going to be hard. They are all really nice places with all the amenities you want and need. Going to have to do a lot of study of the places. Have only 3 weeks to decide.

[NYC_SKP]

1. Yay!

[Lady Freedom Returns]

7. Thank You!

[elleng]

2. Sounds like something you can handle!

5 complexes to choose from, in 3 weeks!

[Lady Freedom Returns]

8. Thanks!!

[avebury]

3. Location Location Location

Are any of the complexes in a better location then the rest? It would probably be nice to pick a place with a decent neighborhood and everything you need close by.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

4. All five are in great areas.

Close to main bus routes, libraries and markets. What I am happy for is that I have Four places with Studio openings! I love studios!

[In_The_Wind]

5. That's wonderful!

I'm so happy for you.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

6. Thanks!

I just got to look into some stuff to see what one out shines the rest. That is going to be hard.

[In_The_Wind]

9. It's going to be fun.

You'll get a better feel of the neighborhoods.

They all sound nice but one will outshine the others.

[FatBuddy]

10. cruise the properties

after dark on a Friday or Saturday night.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

12. Agreed.

Also talk to people who live in each complex -- the properties may look nice, but there may be a problem resident or two that might make it a bad deal. (I live in a great neighborhood with fine neighbors, except for the one crack house that is directly across the street. ) Also look for nearby liquor stores, tire rubber on the roads from speeding or donuts, loud motorcycles, and residential car repairs in driveways.

[Locut0s]

20. Agreed sometimes one bad apple is all it takes to spoil the batch...

Never had anything really bad but even small petty apartment politics can make you wish you had chosen somewhere else, especially is there is someone particularly nasty and vocal.

[avebury]

16. I totally agree

By any chance are crime statistics listed in the area? I can't remember but is Tuscon the city you live in? If so:

http://sahuaro.tucsonaz.gov/police/crime-statistics/

[IrishAyes]

11. #10

Very important. I lived in a nice area of Woodland Hills, too, but there was one guy who cranked up the stereo at around 4 a.m. For some reason the cops never did anything about it.

[panader0]

13. When my daughter went to rent her first apartment (Albuquerque)

she told me she checked out the parking lot. If she had the nicest car, she wouldn't rent there.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

14. Luckily I don't have a car!

Buy there are some nice places. First I need to pick the complex then the apartment!

[panader0]

15. I know. All the best to you LFR. And you never said where the coffee shop was...?

[Raine1967]

17. Wonderful!

As someone said above you will know the place when you see it. What a wonderful thing to have choices! I am so so very happy for you, LFR.

[rurallib]

18. great to hear!

[Locut0s]

19. Great news LFR! Here's rooting for you, hope you get a nice place...

I would suggest looking on the internet. I don't know specifically where to point you but there are review and comment sites out there for just about everything and anything now.