Before You Rent: Doing Your Homework Before You Rent Or Lease A New Home Plr Ebook

Table of Contents

1 DUE DILLIGENCE BEFORE RENTING 4
SIZE AND LOCATION 4
UNCOVERING YOUR BUDGET 6
FACTORING IN DESIRES 8
2 FINDING YOUR NEW HOME 9
ONLINE METHODS 11
OTHER SOURCES FOR APARTMENT LOCATING 12
TIPS AND TOOLS TO USE 14
KEEP IN MIND 15
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN LANDLORDS 15
3 RENTAL APPLICATION 18
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 19
REFERENCES 20
THE IMPORTANCE OF CREDIT ON RENTING 22
TIPS FOR CLEANING UP YOUR CREDIT 22
EMPLOYERS AND INCOME 25
TIP: 27
4 HOUSE HUNTING 28
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN AN APARTMENT OR HOUSE 28
5 CONTRACTS 32
WHAT’S APPROPRIATE? 32
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS 33
PAYMENT TERMS 34
RENTAL FEES 34
RIGHT TO TERMINATE 34
MOVING NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 35
BREAKING THE CONTRACT 35
READ THE FINE PRINT 36
DO YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY? 36
KEY TIP: 37
TIPS FOR NEGOTIATING 37
DON’T FORGET THE INSPECTIONS 38
6 AGENCYS FOR HIRE 40
CONCLUSION 42

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DUE DILLIGENCE BEFORE RENTING

As you set out into the world, looking for a new place to live, you will be tempted to just start viewing properties. You may find yourself looking at properties that have beautiful features located in just the right area. The problem is that the properties you may be looking at are unlikely to have the features that you need.

There is a big difference between needing and wanting when it comes to shopping for apartments or homes to rent. Before you dive into the market to check out what is available, take the time to process what you need first. This eBook will provide you with a look at what it takes to rent an apartment, condo or home from start to finish. Do not skip the all-important step of knowing what you need versus what you want.

SIZE AND LOCATION

The first two things to take into consideration when selecting an apartment or a house to rent, is the size of it and the location. Ask yourself the following questions..