Oh man guys...

You know, it is really frustrating to see so many reviews tainted with obvious bias, whether it be from management or ex-tenant. I came initially to this website hoping to find accurate information that would help me make an educated decision on the apartment complex that would fit my personal needs.

To all those seeking the same, be careful with this website. It is obvious that management writes positive reviews to compensate for tenants that have rightfully complained about poor performance. Good thing for us, for the most part, managers are terrible actors.

On the flip side, many tenants have decided to use this website as an outlet for whatever "injustice" they have suffered. Their reviews are usually exaggerated and geared at nothing more than destroying the reputation of a certain complex. These too can usually be determined by just using some common sense. If the tone is more emotionally-based than fact-based, chances are the truth is being bent. I've been all over Austin in search of an apartment. Some of the apartments with the highest ratings are located in areas that have an obvious deficiency in overall living standard.

I personally suggest looking at the reviews and finding common threads. Chances are, if everyone is saying the same thing, with the facts to prove it, it's true. Make sure to go in person as well. Get a feel for the management team. Be observational. Watch their behavior to establish sincerity. Are they just trying to make a sale' Look at the grounds. Does it look properly maintained' Ask questions. Look at all of the amenities. Pay attention to walkways. Be detailed when inside. Pay attention to the quality of materials within the unit (Paint, trim, counter tops, cabinetry, hardware, tile, caulk, carpet, etc). Don't let them hide things from you. After all, it may be YOUR future home.

Most of all, do your homework. You need to be educated when you walk in. Look at multiple complexes for comparison and contrast. Make a list of pro vs. con. From there, use process of elimination. Be reasonable but DO NOT settle.

Remember, the way you treat others is the way you will be treated (for the most part). If your easy to work with, you'll probably avoid a lot of problems. Do your part. If your living in an apartment, it's because you are self sufficient. Prove it. Don't bother maintenance with tasks that you could personally take care of. If those problems arise despite your efforts, take a stand. Don't let yourself be messed around with.

Use this website to educated others. Don't come hear to try to start a violent revolution or make a sale.

Unlike others, I am not anonymous. I am Dan Guerra.

User Responses
From: khaki81	Date: 02/04/2008
Mr. Guerra (if he's truly a resident and not a Capstone employee)has obviously not had a run-in with the white trash apartment manager yet or the ghetto neighbors. At some point she'll show you her true colors Mr. Guerra, and then you will be back here changing your tune. Time will tell.
From: NickeledAndDimed	Date: 04/28/2009
Is this a review? 'More like a lecture! Thanks for wasting my time pointing out the obvious.

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