Rental Application Process Mistakes You're Making! | 7 Rental Application Mistakes to Avoid

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7 Rental Application Mistakes You Are Making:

0:45 - Negotiating before applying.
1:57 - Applying too far out.
3:56 - Not knowing your move-in date.
5:55 - Not including your SSN.
6:49 - Not explaining any credit issues.
8:20 - Not having the first month of rent ready
10:12 - Not knowing how many roommates you have
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These tips are mostly based on Virginia rental applications. While your state may have the same or similar procedures, be sure to check with your local real estate agent on the best way to apply for a rental property.
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Arlington, VA 22201

[CaptchaNeon]

*Rookie landlord mistake, assuming that because someone has a decent credit score and a clean background they’re going to be a fantastic renter. Some of the absolute worst people haven’t been caught yet and maintain that clean background. Credit scores are overrated, it doesn’t define people down to a guarantee.*

[Karijustini]

This was a good video because you gave both the tenant’s and agent’s point of views and responsibilities when trying to rent out. 👌🏽

[jeansoo-learngrowserve]

Great video with good points! As a property manager who gets tons of inquiries, I can say that many owners absolutely hate it when people just leave one sentence inquiries like: hi, is this available? Can I see it?

Please provide a professional brief introduction of yourself. Owners appreciate getting some formal background such as : Hi, I love your place and I recently sold my house and would love to see your place. Please let me know if it's available. It just sounds more professional and makes yourself stand out from the crowd.

[wrenchtimeautomech]

Other problem is landlords or agents charging an astronomical amount of money for the application fee. There is absolutely no reason an application fee should be more than 30 bucks, any more than that, I automatically move on as I know theyll get the money, find a reason to deny, and keep the money.

[BellaBeeBaby]

I ask to prorate the first month if I'm not moving in on the first of that month. There's no reason to pay a full month of rent if I moved in on like the 15th. In that case I should pay half

[kendrickl]

My girl needed a bank statement last week and I was worried about her loosing her not getting her car loan 😴 but everything good now only because of deelscafe good work 👍.

[Jaritawhatley]

I texted him this morning and he made the stubs showing 3x the rent. It's perfect and I had no doubts

[Sinstar]

Two of these I actually haven’t thought of and they’re so common sense. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Perfect timing, I’m making THE important call this Monday. *Thank you!*

[muserussell]

Why would you negotiate after youve put in the application? Once the application is in youve already paid the application fee and taken a hard credit inquiry on your report, theyre asking questions precisely because they dont want to live or apply there if their conditions arent met

[courtneyeliza]

I never understood why your credit score has any part on whether or not you can rent. That should only be a factor if you have derogatory marks regarding renting history, utilities, etc. “Good” credit should only make a difference when buying a home.

[Filthycoffin]

Do you have to fill out an application just to view it?

[calterry]

I know landlord and agent that tries to rip ppl off eating the application fees.

[selfimaged]

Im so glad I watch these types of videos before execution.

[blacklyfe]

Make a video about what if you can't make 3x the monthly rent

[Davethreshold]

GOOD ONE on knowing my move in date! Thank you! Very helpful.

[pamelam]

I disagree about how long a landlord will hold a property for you. I'm currently looking and several places I have looked at don't have apartments available for another 2 or 3 months, however they are willing to hold them if I wanted to put a deposit down on one of them - and I have at one apartment complex. It is the end of August now and my move in date isn't until Nov. 1. This works for me because I didn't want to move until then anyway. So I guess it depends on the place.

[kireinaamiranurulizzah]

As a student, i'm confused. Well still trying to understand. Anyway, thank you so much for the info. 😊

[dashkajulien]

any ideas on what you should do if you have more than enough money but no income? thanks!
also do you work in georgia.?

[justinhonarvar]

How to get approved for an apartment when your credit score is poor?

[meallpetty]

I’m looking for a place but I’m young and don’t really have credit. I’m scared I’ll get denied by every place even tho I’ll have provable income. Do many landlords or companies work with you on this? I don’t have the option of trying to build my credit for 6-12 months.