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Everyone deserves a second chance...
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I always make sure my car is clean too when I look at rentals because I have been told in the past by someone who owns rental properties that he looks at the persons car and if they won't take care of thier own property they probably won't take care of his.
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sdwriter68
Feb 22, 2011
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Ez Lease
Feb 16, 2011
Great tips... We have seen that the apartments are full so they can be picky about who they let move in...
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zoeshih0909
Aug 12, 2010
You can also check out All Credit Rentals website to see what alternatives you have to access to apartments you want, even with bad credit.
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1stclastravelr
Jun 30, 2010
Great article...very informative...:)
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JessFCT
Dec 09, 2008
(CONT'D FROM PREVIOUS POST) may make someone wonder what they might be getting themselves into. Lastly, it is also important to make sure that if this person DOES give you an opportunity to rent from them that you do not make it an unpleasant experience. Someone has taken a chance on you and it is always best to not burn your bridges. You might get a much-needed reference later in life...
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JessFCT
Dec 09, 2008
One way I have found to get an apartment when you have poor credit is to find a privately-owned apartment. These are not usually found on websites. Usually you can find them by just driving around the neighborhood you would like to rent from and looking for signs that say FOR RENT. You can also find them in local papers or on bulletin boards at the community center or grocery stores in the area. Private owners looking to rent their property do not always know how to check someone's credit and usually will go on first impressions. As you probably know, first impressions are everything. Being honest is important but not if it's a long story that sounds like massive amounts of drama (i.e. your abusive boyfriend who might bust down the door and disturb the other tenants as well as draw police attention.) These stories although heartbreaking and possibly even true may make someone w
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lisavelasquez5
May 18, 2007
thank you all for your wonderful suggestions!!!! : ) Lisa
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lisavelasquez5
May 18, 2007
thank you all for your wonderful suggestions!!!! : ) Lisa
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Jul 13, 2006
If you have a little money in the bank and can pay in full for a 6 month lease (or almost pay in full) you can usually get yourself into an apartment.
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Jul 13, 2006
If you have a little money in the bank and can pay in full for a 6 month lease (or almost pay in full) you can usually get yourself into an apartment.
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Nov 22, 2005
If you have poor credit, avoid rentals that are managed by real estate agents. Look for rentals offered by the actual owner. In my experience, landlords who own only one or a few properties rarely run credit checks.
