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
jkopinion said
on 6/21/2009 Great helps in tough times! 5*
Greatfunmoms said
on 6/4/2009 Good info!
campanaro said
on 3/31/2009 Good advice. Hope I never have to follow it!
tachic said
on 3/30/2009 Foreclosures are tough to live with. Good advice
camom said
on 2/15/2009 Great advice for many, many people. 5*s. Thank you!