🏢 First Apartment Kit

What's Inside the Kit

• Before You Sign — Apartment hunting checklist, questions to ask, lease red flags to watch for
• Move-In Day Game Plan — First-night kit, what to set up immediately, photo documentation guide
• Budget Planning — The 30% rule, full expense breakdown, hidden costs nobody warns you about
• Essential Furniture & Supplies — Room-by-room priority list (Day 1 vs. can wait)
• Kitchen Setup — Starter cookware, pantry staples, 5 beginner meals, meal prep basics
• Cleaning & Maintenance — Weekly schedule, basic repairs, what's your job vs. the landlord's
• Safety & Security — Renters insurance guide, fire safety, emergency contacts template
• Roommate Guide — Expense splitting, house rules template, conflict resolution
• Utilities & Services — Setup checklist, saving tips, internet & streaming optimization
• Building Community — Meeting neighbors, finding local spots, making your apartment feel like home

Who This Is For

Moving into your first apartment? Whether you're leaving your parents' house, moving out of a dorm, or getting your own place for the first time — this guide covers everything you need to know.

It's practical, honest, and written like advice from a friend who's already made the mistakes so you don't have to. No filler, no fluff — just actionable checklists, templates, and real numbers.

Free Preview: The 30% Rule

The most important number in apartment hunting? 30% of your take-home pay. That's the maximum you should spend on rent.

Making $3,500/month after taxes? Your max rent is $1,050. But the full kit goes way beyond rent — we break down every expense, including the hidden costs that catch first-timers off guard (spoiler: budget $3,500-5,500 before you even live there for a month).

This is just a taste. The full kit has 10 chapters, checklists, templates, and real-world budgets.