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NOT ALL RENTAL APPLICATIONS ARE CREATED EQUAL. 🚨 The question most renters forget to ask before applying: "Am I obligated to sign a lease if approved?" Two types of landlords in NYC: 🔹 Big corporate landlords: Usually no obligation (they'll happily take your $20 application fee regardless) 🔹 Smaller landlords: Often require "good faith deposits" that you LOSE if you get approved but don't sign This single question can save you from losing your deposit if you apply to multiple apartments simultaneously. Small landlords can't afford long vacancy periods or endless application cycles, so they need commitment. Before you apply ANYWHERE, directly ask: "If I'm approved, am I obligated to sign the lease?" The rental market moves fast, but rushing into applications without understanding the terms can cost you serious cash. DM us to work with brokers who actually explain this sh*t before you waste your money. #NoFilterNYCRentals #NYCRealEstate #ApartmentHunting #RentalApplications #NYCRenting #RentalTips #ApartmentHacks #NYCLife #RealEstateTruth

The washer/dryer markup is a straight-up SCAM 🧺 Here's the real math that landlords don't want you to know: 🔹 In-unit W/D = 12% rent increase 🔹 On a $3,000 apartment that's $360 EXTRA per month 🔹 Laundromat costs about $10/load 🔹 Even pickup/delivery laundry service at $2/pound is CHEAPER You'd need to do laundry EVERY DAY at a laundromat to justify that cost. Meanwhile, your landlord recoups their $2,500 investment in just 7 months, then pockets pure profit. Worse yet? Your electric bill spikes because you'll use it more frequently just because it's there. Smart NYC renters do the math before paying premium for "amenities" that actually cost you thousands each year. Get this info and more on episode 3 of Pinpointe Unfiltered out NOW on all major platforms. DM us for honest apartment options without the bullshit premium pricing. We'll show you how to get more apartment for your money. #NoFilterNYCRentals #NYCRealEstate #ApartmentHacks #NYCRenting #RentalTips #SaveMoney #NYCLife #RealEstateTruth #HousingCosts

Other brokers: Dishwasher and wine cooler! Pinpointe Group: If your rent budget limits you to this apartment, your boxed wine budget won't fit in that fancy cooler. #NoFilterNYCRentals #FancyOnABudget #WineProblems #PinpointeGroup #NYCBrokers

⏱️ THE #1 MISTAKE RENTERS MAKE AFTER APPLYING FOR AN NYC APARTMENT ⏱️ You found the perfect apartment. You applied. And now you're FREAKING OUT because 24 hours later you haven't heard back. CHILL THE F*CK OUT. Most landlords take 3 BUSINESS DAYS to process applications. That Friday application? Won't even be looked at until Monday. The worst thing you can do? Panic-apply to five more apartments over the weekend because you haven't heard back. This episode breaks down the actual timeline you should expect: 🔹 Applied Thursday evening? Don't expect anything until Tuesday 🔹 Applied Friday? Wednesday is normal for a response 🔹 Haven't heard back after a full week? THEN you can worry Stop sabotaging your rental search with unrealistic expectations. Episode 3 drops THURSDAY 4/10 at 10AM ET. The rental search playbook you need. DM us your application horror stories. #NoFilterNYCRentals #NYCApartments #RentalApplication #ApartmentHunting

🔍 THE BIGGEST TIMING MISTAKE NYC APARTMENT HUNTERS MAKE 🏙️ Searching too early? You're screwed. Searching too late? Also screwed. Our entire 3rd episode is dedicated to cracking the NYC rental search code, starting with the timing question nobody gets right. Most people think 2-3 months ahead is smart. WRONG. The sweet spot is just 30-45 days before your move date - any earlier and you're wasting your damn time. Why? Landlords often don't know their availability beyond 30 days, and many won't even consider applications for leases starting more than a month out. April lease? Start looking March 1st. May lease? April 1st. It's that simple. Episode 3 drops THURSDAY 4/10 at 10AM ET with ALL the rental search strategy you wish someone had told you. Listen on all major platforms. Link in bio. DM us your rental search questions. We'll answer without the sugar coating. #NoFilterNYCRentals #NYCRentalTips #ApartmentHunting #PinpointeUnfiltered

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🔥 Chelsea Reality Check: Save $2,018 EVERY MONTH by Renting 🔥 The "buying builds equity" crowd isn't doing the actual math in Chelsea. Let's break down the REAL numbers: 🔹 Renting: $5,800/month 🔹 Buying: $7,818/month (mortgage + maintenance) 🔹 Monthly Difference: $2,018 IN YOUR POCKET by renting That's $24,216 EVERY YEAR you save by NOT buying. Chelsea's co-op fees are brutal at $2,100/month (though they do include property taxes). Why this matters: 🔹 Your $210K down payment stays liquid and investable 🔹 You save over $24K annually to invest elsewhere 🔹 No exposure to special assessments or board approval headaches 🔹 Freedom to move without the nightmare of selling Long-term math: After 10 years, you've saved $242,160 PLUS whatever returns you earned by investing your down payment and monthly savings. Disclaimer: Every financial situation is unique. This uses median prices and standard mortgage terms. Your specific numbers may vary. DM us if you're looking in Chelsea. We'll help you navigate these waters - no bullsh*t, just numbers. #NoFilterNYCRentals #Chelsea #NYCRealEstate #RentVsBuy

Other brokers: Climate-controlled living space! Pinpointe Group: "Central" AC means it's in the center of your living room. Geography, not HVAC terminology. #NoFilterNYCRentals #ACObstaclesCourse #TechnicallyTrue #PinpointeGroup #NYCBrokers

🛑 STOP getting lost in Manhattan, ffs If you've been wandering NYC like a clueless tourist, this guide is your new bible. The Manhattan grid system isn't rocket science, but nobody ever explains it properly. The keys to navigating the city like you actually belong here: 🔹 5th Ave divides East from West - addresses start at 1 on both sides and increase as you move away 🔹 Avenue traffic flows: • East Side: "NOM" - North Odd Madison + “LES” Lex Even South • West Side: "ENOS" - Even North, Odd South • Park Avenue goes in BOTH directions 🔹 Streets are simple: "OWEE" - Odd West, Even East 🔹 Building numbers tell you exactly where you are: • 5th-6th Ave: 1-99 • 6th-7th Ave: 100-199 • 7th-8th Ave: 200-299 • 5th-Madison: 1-25 • Madison-Park: 25-50 🔹 Buildings on north side of street = odd numbers, south side = even numbers Most importantly - anything below Houston is complete chaos from 1600s Dutch colonization. No logic, no system, just pure NYC mayhem. DM us if you're still getting lost. We'll point you in the right direction. #NoFilterNYCRentals #NYClife #ManhattanGrid #NYCtips #NewYorkCity

🎙️ What Brokers DON'T Want You To Know 🏠 The new broker fee law is creating a mess nobody's talking about. Brokers can show you "no-fee only" apartments, but they're required to tell you their fee upfront for other listings. But what happens when you drag your feet on that perfect no-fee unit? Someone else snatches it, and suddenly your broker has a "similar" apartment... with a fee attached. Looks like a bait and switch, right? But is it really? Episode 2 of Pinpointe Unfiltered drops TODAY 4/3 at 10AM. We're breaking down the real consequences of the broker fee changes that nobody else is discussing. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube. Link in bio. DM us your NYC rental questions. We answer with zero sugar-coating. #NoFilterNYCRentals #NYCRealEstate #BrokerFees #PinpointeUnfiltered