Looking for a place to live in Tallahassee can be a very stressful and time-consuming task. A resident wants to be able to live with their friends in a fun and safe environment, not having to worry about what the next day may hold. After reviewing the apartment complex known as The Republic Tallahassee, pros and cons could be seen with what this place has to offer. When a future resident first turns into the complex, the office comes into view on their right side with a gym and resort-style pool also in view. The actual apartments are then located behind a gate, which requires a special four-digit code to get in or a gate clicker to gain access to these living spaces. There are many parking spots available outside the leasing office, so if a prospect or resident has questions, wants to take a tour, or if they need any other service, there is always a spot available to park your vehicle. As soon as one walks into the office, they are greeted with a warm and welcoming smile from multiple employees that are stationed at the front desk. “Hi welcome to the Republic, is there anything I can help you with?” the employee states if they do not recognize the person as an already existing part of the community. The staff are always ready to give a tour to make the stranger feel at home in this unfamiliar territory. The tour starts in the front office where they keep the conversations organic and flowing as they show the client around the clubhouse presenting multiple amenities included just within this clubhouse. As the group makes their way past the front desk, the bathrooms are then on the left and there are multiple tables set up for studying, hanging out, or resident events that are held quite often. There are also many TVs set up with pool and ping pong tables as a great way to interact with other residents. As the employee makes his way towards the door, he explains how this environment is solely for college students and that each apartment is known as a cottage because they are freestanding with at least two floors to tailor to each students’ individual needs. Each cottage contains anywhere from 2 to 5 rooms, each floorplan having unique characteristics that make it stand out from the competitors. As the tour continues, the resort-style pool immediately grabs all newcomer’s attention. In this area there is a grilling station, spin room, hammocks, cabanas, and a beach style entrance into the water. Behind the pool, there are newly renovated sand volleyball and basketball courts, which a lot of pick up games take place at. The tour then goes directly to the model home, which is located down a sidewalk from the back exit of the pool. The walk to the home shows the community and all the decorated balconies lining the streets. When walking up to the door, the staff member shows the key fob used to gain access into the cottage, gym, pool, and leasing office. Once inside the model home, it becomes evident that these cottages are well worth the price paid because of the vast amount of space and storage included. Each room comes with a dresser, bed frame, bathroom, side table, desk and walk-in closet. The living room contains a sofa and a chair, along with a coffee table and TV stand. The kitchen and living room have open floorplan, with newly installed granite countertops and endless cabinet space. Two bar stools are also included for the provided counter space to entertain guests while cooking. Within this floorplan, the 4 bed 4 bath courtyard, the entire upstairs is carpeted, with an exception to the tile floors in each bathroom. The laundry room is also located in a spacious area on the upper level with a washer, dryer, and internet router shut behind a closed door. The other 3 rooms are located on this second level, each room with a unique theme that all correlate adventure and community. Overall the tour was very interactive, with a photo booth to put a picture of yourself on your future wall, a pen to add to the summer bucket list, and multiple games to be played all throughout the model home. On the way back, the guide took us on the opposite side of the pool which carried us past the mailboxes where we learned the process of sending and receiving packages while living here. Upon the end of our tour, the employee made sure we were comfortable and offered us various amounts of refreshments and asked if any other questions that they did not answer were brought up.