The First Apartment Binder

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The first apartment binder

Everything you need to find your place, move in, set it up and actually feel at home. 37 calm, pretty pages that keep the lease, the budget and the to-do list in one spot.

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What’s included

Everything you need

Four sections that follow your move from the first apartment tour to getting your deposit back.

01Before you moveBudget, timeline, tours, red flags and your lease
02Moving inFirst night box, first week plan and move-in photos
03Set it upEssentials by room, renter upgrades and sizes
04Live wellMonthly budget, bills, cleaning and maintenance
05Shop the essentialsMy favorite starter picks, linked and ready
06Size cheat sheetBed, rug and furniture sizes on one page
07Important contactsLandlord, maintenance and emergency numbers
08Get your deposit backA move-out plan that starts four weeks early
09Notes pagesRoom for every idea, question and quote
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01  ·  Before you move

Find the right place

Know what you can afford, compare every place you tour and understand your lease before you sign.

  • Can you afford it? The 3x rent math, done for you
  • An 8-week moving timeline
  • Tour checklist, red flags and green flags
  • Lease summary, moving budget and packing list
Moving timeline and apartment tour checklist pages

02  ·  Moving in

Your first week

Day one gets its own box, and every day after that gets one job, so unpacking never feels like too much.

  • First night box, so the essentials are easy to find
  • A one-room-at-a-time first week plan
  • Move-in photo log to protect your deposit
  • Utilities, renters insurance and change of address
First night box and move-in photo log pages

03  ·  Set it up

Make it feel like home

Shop room by room, measure twice and add the renter-friendly upgrades that make it yours.

  • Apartment essentials for every room
  • Renter-friendly upgrades and a starter tool kit
  • Furniture tracker with a budget for each piece
  • Furniture, rug and bed size cheat sheet
Apartment essentials and size cheat sheet pages

04  ·  Live well

Keep it running smoothly

Simple budgets and routines that keep your place feeling good long after the boxes are gone.

  • Monthly budget with the 50/30/20 rule
  • Bills and due dates for the whole year
  • Weekly cleaning schedule and maintenance log
  • A step-by-step plan to get your deposit back
Monthly budget and get your deposit back pages

Why not piece it together?

You could, but…

Notes apps and screenshots can hold a list. This binder walks you through the whole move.

 
Notes app + screenshots
The binder
A list of things to buy
Afford-it math and a moving budget
Tour checklist with red flags
Lease terms in plain English
Move-in photo log for your deposit
Room sizes and furniture tracker
Budget, bills and cleaning routines
Hours of searching
Yours to do
Done for you

Made for

For your new chapter

01First-time renters

Know what to ask, what to sign and what to buy.

02College grads

Moving out of the dorm and into a real lease.

03Roommates

Split the setup and keep the shared costs clear.

04Planners

Every step mapped out, eight weeks ahead.

05Gift givers

A sweet, useful gift for someone moving out.

The First Apartment Binder

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The first apartment binder

  • 37 printable pages in 4 sections
  • Clickable table of contents
  • Print at home or use it on your iPad
  • Budgets, checklists and trackers for every step
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Questions

Good to know

How fast will I get my binder?

Right away. After checkout you’ll see a button to download the PDF, and a receipt with the link is emailed to you too.

Can I use it on my iPad?

Yes. Open the PDF in GoodNotes, Notability or any PDF app and write right on the pages. The table of contents is clickable, so you can tap to jump to any page.

Can I print it?

Of course. It’s sized for standard US letter paper, so you can print the whole thing or just the pages you need.

I already moved in. Is it still for me?

Yes. Sections 3 and 4 cover setting up your place, your monthly budget, bills, cleaning and getting your deposit back when it’s time to go.

Is this a physical product?

No, it’s a digital PDF only. Nothing will be shipped.

How much is it?

The binder is normally $12. Right now it’s on sale for $9.

Welcome home

Here’s to your first place

Grab your binder, make a cozy drink and let’s make this move feel easy.

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xo, Mable