You've sent your first message to a landlord. They'll get back to you shortly. While you wait, here are three things that will make the rest of your search a lot less painful.
That's it. Enjoy your time on the site, and happy hunting.
1. Know who you're living with, and what their deal breakers are
Sort out your group before you go any further. Knowing how many people are on the lease — and what each of them absolutely needs, whether that's parking or a place that allows dogs — saves you and your potential roommates a lot of wasted time looking at apartments that were never going to work.2. Sort out credit or a co-signer
You need either established credit or a parent or guardian willing to co-sign your lease. And this isn't just about you: it has to be true for everyone you're living with. Finding out on signing day that one roommate can't get approved is a bad way to lose an apartment you all wanted.3. Send more messages
You're going to want to see at least three apartments in person before you commit. To actually get three tours on the calendar, plan on sending more than five messages. Not everyone replies, and not every reply turns into a showing.That's it. Enjoy your time on the site, and happy hunting.