TIPS AND TOOLS
FOR RENTERS
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QUALIFYING
Many first time renters aren’t familiar with this term, and it often comes as a surprise that apartments look at your credit, income, public record and rental history before approving you!
RENTING WITH PETS
WE LOVE PETS! But not all apartments love pets ;-). Finding the perfect apartment for Fido can be tricky, especially if there is a Fido 1 & 2, or Fido a big boy! Pet Deposits, Pet Rent, Pet Fees and Pet Rules are all terms you will need to get familiar with if you are a pet owner and a renter.
CREDIT 101
SO Important, and not just for renting! Understanding credit will help you get ahead of the game in many areas of your life. Credit is a HUGE factor in getting approved for an apartment, so we’ll give you the 101 here.
RENTAL BUDGETING
2.5x or 3x Income. Most apartment look for their renters to make 2.5 – 3 times the rent to ensure that rent is paid. But that isn’t where bugeting for your rental ends. Deposits, fees, utiities, move-out cleaning … be ahead of the game when it comes to your total costs.
YOUR LEASE
What’s in your lease? ALOT. And when you sign you are agreeing to all of it, so it’s good to fully understand the terminology and standard items included in a lease. Always read your lease in full, because whie there are standards, every lease is different.
COSIGNERS
Not all apartments accept cosigners, and the ones that do often have strict standards for the cosigner themselves. However, it’s a great way to help first time renters and often a staple in student renting.
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