30 Things People Wish They Knew Before Moving Out, As Shared By The Bored Panda CommunityMe and my sister just got our first apartment away from home. We haven't even fully moved in yet but I'm at a point where I'm cursing my dad for not giving us a bit of advice on what we choose. For instance, if you're going to get an apartment, it's best to choose a lower floor if you've got heavy furniture.