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Move-In Ready: A Practical, Snark-Free Workbook for First-Time Renters
So, you’re renting your first apartment—and no one gave you a manual? That ends here.
Move-In Ready is your honest, funny, no-fluff guide to navigating the world of renting like an actual adult (even if you don’t feel like one yet). From figuring out if that Craigslist ad is legit to understanding what your lease actually says, this workbook walks you through everything you didn’t know you needed to know—until now.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Straightforward breakdowns of applications, deposits, leases, and inspections
- Practical checklists for tours, move-in day, utilities, and cleaning
- What to ask before living with a roommate (yes, that question)
- Tips for getting your security deposit back without begging
- Red flags, landlord translation guides, and scam-prevention tools
- Workbook pages you can fill out, rip out, and bring with you on the hunt
Whether you’re moving out of your childhood bedroom, navigating your first place post-college, or starting over solo, this book helps you move in with confidence—and move out without chaos.
This isn’t just a guide. It’s your renter survival kit.
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Amy Whitehouse is a leasing professional, educator, and creative force who has spent years helping renters make sense of the housing world—from behind the leasing desk and beyond. With a career in multifamily housing, marketing, and community engagement, Amy knows exactly what new renters don’t get told—and what they desperately need to know.
Her trademark style? Part industry expert, part supportive friend, part “Mom with a clipboard who actually reads the fine print.” She lives in Connecticut with her family, where she also supports local businesses, builds scale models for fun, and drinks her coffee unapologetically strong.
This is the book she wishes she had at 21—and the one she wrote so you won’t have to learn the hard way.