Things You'll Need:
- Current credit report
- Money
- Professional references
- Social security card
- Bank statement
- Driver's License
- Pay stub,
- Rental history,
- Employer; name address and phone number
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Step 1
Check your credit report to make sure there are no errors. If you see that you have late payments, or a foreclosure on your credit, be aware that this is a red flag. Do not stress out, there are property owners that are willing to work with you.
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Step 2
Review the classified in your local newspaper. Look for smaller apartments, duplex, condominiums and town houses.. Check your bulletin board at your church and ask co-workers, friends and family. Word of mouth is a good way to find rental housing. Make a list of rental properties. Call and make an appointment to meet with the property owner, or property manager.
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Step 3
Property owners of small rental properties may look at your credit. If they do, they are more interested in your payment history.
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Step 4
Many proprietors will work with you. They may ask you to have someone Co-sign for you. Alternatively, they may suggest that you pay several months in advance, along with a security deposit.
Comments
mattsaboy said
on 8/18/2009 Great article. 5 stars
MidniteWriter said
on 8/17/2009 i always wondered what you did if your credit was bad, but I think some landlords will understand. 5*
mattybdown said
on 8/11/2009 nice work ! good source of information.
BodyLogique said
on 8/9/2009 Thank you-I wish I had this advice 8 years ago when I went through this! Great 5* article!
trvlarrngr said
on 7/30/2009 Great article. People need to know how to rent after they have a foreclosure. 5 stars