FIRST APARTMENT BASICS | What you really need (Part 1)

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[veganfixie]

I moved out when I had just turned 18, I’m 34 now. I didn’t get along with my stepdad (dug addict, alcoholic, abusive) and I told my mother to either choose him or us (her kids) . She left for 3 days and left us without food or money, so I BOUNCED! My mom and i spoke again 3 months later, but I was the happiest! Besides going vegan and pick up a bike, leaving a toxic home was the best thing I did.

Great video, btw!

[blakeahrens]

see if any family is trying to get rid of stuff when you get your first place. my aunt is always trying to give me her stuff, pots and pans, dishes, furniture. when i buy my own home i might be pickier about what goes in it since i will have the intention of staying there forever, but save your money while you can.

[gracesimplified]

I started with a studio apartment. I had a bed, a desk, a lamp, a chair, 2 towels, dish set for four, 3 pots, 3 pans: sheet, rectangular, frying. Set of mixing bowls. It was simple with a small patio I could have some potted plants and entertain.
I loved it.
I suggest everyone have 3 knives: chefs, serated, utility.

[theashleybclay]

We purchased a wonderful couch from Ikea and it was about $1, 000, which is a pretty penny for furniture, in our opinion. I know a lot of people say it's "beginner" furniture, but my husband and I have been married for 20 years and we are definitely not in the "beginner" stage. It's about what fits your budget and what you are comfortable with spending, no matter how much you can afford, on furniture. We purchased the Farlov and we do not regret it.

[adl_]

This is helping me with my moving anxiety. Furniture is so expensive! “Work with what you have” is what I’ve been telling myself.

[billieeversole]

I moved out at 16 trying to escape a rough upbringing, I have never moved back and I'm 34 now. I used my child hood as my drive to have a different life! Love your channel and that it's so real. 🤓

[jossykerflossy]

Love this! My oldest is getting ready to move out. I will share this with him. I was 20 when I first moved out. It was a good experience, $450 a month all utilities included, back in 1997. A cute little 1 bedroom with a balcony. 💜

[marsraya]

i'm not moving out any time soon but watching this makes me excited for the future

[jm_sunflower_girl]

I was 18 when I moved out, went off to a university. Graduated, and never moved back home. I have never been a spender, always saving my pennies. First out of necessity but now just out of habit. I bought a house and have a good job. The house mortgage is my only debt. It hasn’t been easy, but the sacrifices I’ve made to get here have been worth it!
Good list for the new apartment renters! 🤍🤍🤍 Love your content Kyra!

[ptaylorpt]

Exactly what I needed! Boyfriend and I are looking for our first apartment so this was incredibly helpful. Thank you!!

[nancytorres]

I’m 25 and i still haven’t moved out of my parents but these are great tips for when that days comes! ty 💛

[dhd]

Damn I needed this! I’m 29 and I’m moving into my own studio after living with friends in nice ass places in the city for the last 8 years and I’m psyching myself out. There’s something different about having your own place. The “you working on yourself” hit. Ty bb 🥺

[cjempl]

Moved out at 21, I was living at home paying some rent into the house, saved hard for nearly 2 years, totally agree with you about things not needing to be perfect and have learned so much :) fab video

[melevonne]

I am 29 and still at home. :( I decided to go back to college after already finishing 50%, but I'm hoping next year my bf and I can get our own place after I graduate. I'm working on minimalism as well to help me save and I sell unnecessary things on mercari and poshmark.

[blakeahrens]

i moved out at age 20 and lived with my best friend (be careful about living with friends). my first apartment was super small. 2 tiny bedrooms, a little kitchen and small bathroom. no living room. we ate dinner on the floor lol but i enjoyed the experience.

[Lulu-fkyu]

I moved out of home at 19. My older sister and I got the cutest little house to rent together and those 5 months were some of the funnest times of my life. I luckily didn’t have to buy many house hold thing because my sister already had most things.

[itsuplike]

I made a list: couch (if you have the funds), bed, kitchen pans/pots, internet (personally), a tv/firestick, dollar tree sells kitchen utensils, plates, cups, and bowls..as said in the video... Much cheaper. As for washing your clothes, if you have friends or family members that don't mind, thats always an option. If not a 2 in 1 wash/dryer can be found on offerup. Everything else will come when as you grow. This includes more decor, tables, chairs, expensive kitchen appliances, drawers, new furniture. Take all the stuff from your parents house (your room) if you can. Just the basics can get you by.

[doctordonnanoble]

I moved out early but for many years always had roommates and made sure to live in furnished apartments. Was able to save up in the meantime because of that until I eventually settled down in my own place. Definitely pick a pre-furnished apartment if you are not quite sure how many years you will stay in town, it will be a huge expense to have to move again so the more stuff you can cut down, the better.

[anniexo]

I moved out when I went to college at 18, i technically was supposed to be living in the dorm the entire first year but I was never there (at my bfs) and after about 4 months in the dorm, my bf and I got our own place (I had met him in college and moved in with him after knowing him only for 4 months LOL. It’s ok we’re still together 8 years later. But it was a pretty good experience, I left home and never looked back, never felt “homesick” or anything like that. I was too busy to feel homesick- I was in school full time and working full time for 5 years straight so yeah lol. And I’m with you on the towel thing- my family had so many towels for no reason.

[FantaFaraday]

I was a month shy of 23 when I moved out fully (I had been living in dorms during college). I wish I had been minimalist then. That didn't happen until my first cross country move where I decided never again would I move with that much shit (the money I wasted 😫). I will say like others commented, see if family has stuff they don't need. Most of my furniture from my most recent move has been free from family. It wasn't pretty but I spent a little money for paint or another diy project to make it more cohesive. Great video and tips!