Start by writing down your non-negotiables — budget range, purpose (end-use or investment), and one or two locations you are genuinely open to. Everything else, from floor preference to specific amenities, should be treated as a preference rather than a hard requirement at this stage.
Limit your active shortlist to a manageable number of properties at any given time, rather than trying to track dozens simultaneously. Visiting a smaller set thoroughly beats skimming a large set superficially.
Keep simple notes after each visit — price, condition, any red flags — since details blur together quickly once you have seen several properties in a short span.
