So yeah, I have some questions about living in a complex. I have before but it was when I was a little kid, my parents had shared custody and I was rarely actually there for a long time.
I'm alone now and the sole benefactor of my own well being here. Which is great, but new.
First, I read a bunch of reviews of places around here and came to the conclusion that they mean absolutely nothing. Every complex in the zip code had majority negative reviews blasting the safety and front office. There is no way that they are all crime ridden shit holes. I don't live in that bad of an area (albeit, it is Memphis, so I'm not making any excuses)
Regardless I do have a first floor unit. There is also a sliding glass door that leads out to the patio. Doesn't seem very safe to me. I want to secure it, but I'm not sure the best way to go about making it safer. I'm going to put a "beware of dog" sign on there, even though I don't have a dog, I guess.
One thing my friend said might be a good sign is that the place I rented out is apparently where most of the front office lives, the ones that actually live in the complex at least. One would be led to believe that the people who actually work for the complex would want the area they live in to have the highest security.
I am not really concerned about pest issues or sanitation. This is a rather high luxury complex, it should come with the package. I can fog out a bunch of the bugs myself if I have to.
Basically this thread is for people to dispel any fears about being a bitch and getting robbed and/or give tips for someone moving out on their own to an apartment for the first time.
And yes, before you ask, I am armed. I prefer not to get to the point where I am pointing my five-seven at someone in my home. I'd rather they not be there.