How to Look Looking for a place to live is a lot like looking for a place to work. The best way to endear yourself to prospective landlords is by not wasting their time. A look in the daily newspaper's classifieds can lead to a payoff, but remember that houses and apartments that get listed there are a mixed bag. Remember that, like great jobs, the best places to live don't get advertised.
Most agencies maintain a recorded hotline of properties for rent.
Typically, you'll be told an address, a description and how much the rent is. Go by, take a look and remember not to disturb the tenants. Which brings us to our best source, namely friends and family. When they ask you how you are, don't tell them you're fine. Tell them you're looking for a place to live.