Questions about Renting Apartments in New York 

 

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Dollars and Sense

What's the deal on "no fee" apartments?

​Why do I have to prove that I make 40x Rent?

​How do I find good deals on good apartments in NYC?

​How do I find affordable/legit short term rentals?

​What's the difference between Gross and Net Effective Rent?

What if I'm told that I need a guarantor but can't find one?
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​What's the purpose of paying both security deposit and renter's insurance?
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Is there any way to get out of paying the security deposit?

​What if I can't qualify for anything out there?

​What are "comps" and why you need to be aware of them in order to get a good deal on an apartment
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Rental Process

What kind of information is needed to fill out a Rental Application

Can I rent an apartment without a Social Security Number?
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Can I rent an apartment on my I-20 visa?

How does subletting work?
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Can the Landlord raise my rent as much as he or she wants at the end of the lease?

​What if I need to break my lease?

​Do I really need to use an agent when renting an apartment in NYC?

How do I get an apartment if I'm self employed?

​What's the difference between a Real Estate Agent and a Realtor?

​​I just met the agent, and I'm suddenly being asked to sign some forms.  Is this a scam?
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Why am I being ghosted?

Understanding the Market

Is it true that there's a housing shortage in NYC?

How do I Find Pet Friendly Apartments in New York?

​Why is my agent telling me that nothing is available?
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What's the deal with those apartment listings on the electric polls?

Why are some Craigslist and Facebook Rental listings so cheap?
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​What's the deal with NYC style Brownstones and all those old apartment buildings?

​Are AirBNB's legal in NYC?
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Careers in Real Estate

Hey, I want to be a real estate agent too.  Any tips on passing the NYS Exam?

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