Should you rent a long-term apartment in Tbilisi remotely before arrival, or wait and search in person?

Best approach: book a short-term rental for about a month while you search, then view long-term apartments in person — photos hide too many real-world issues.

Common listing trap: ads claim 'parking available,' but it turns out inaccessible, or the building entrance runs through a neighboring lot with a stalled construction site.

If you have a car, confirm parking upfront — in some Tbilisi neighborhoods there's simply nowhere to park, though landlords can sometimes arrange resident parking permits.

Before signing, personally check the plumbing, gas stove, and water heater/boiler — these are impossible to judge from photos and are common sources of hidden problems.

Check real walkability: an apartment may look close to the main street on a map, but the uphill or downhill walk can take about 10 minutes, and all shops are located only on that main street.