Hey there fellow hobbyists!
I could really use some help here! I will be pulling out of Austin to move to Atlanta 10/2. However, I have a bit of a black mark on my rental history from maybe 3 years back. The property manager was very jealous of me and left the worst mark possible on my rental history. Now I am trying to move to Atlanta but am having issues getting approved, even though the last 3 years of rental history is very favorable. Please help..Find a single family home and pay 3 months advance rent. Find a landlord situation. Or pay as much up front and leave a hefty deposit. Most likely apartment complexes will frown upon your "black mark". Possibly try a realtor. Make sure you have plenty of cash up front for first month, last month and deposit, and any other deposits you will have to pay.
Why not become a homeowner & stop renting?
I am a homeowner & am looking at buying another property. No landlord. No drama.
Also, with a "black mark" that doesn't help. Credit is of the most importance. I am a home owner and I moved away from all the craziness associated with Atlanta. She also will most likely need a 20% down payment. If she can't rent, she may have a hard time owning. Not sure if she knows the Atlanta area as well. The market is narrow here for buying a home. There are just not enough homes available for sale. She can move south of Atlanta perhaps.....It's a sellers market right now. From my understanding. Atlanta is a saturated market with little, including renting available. Just my honest reflection.
try looking at leasing agencies that deal with private owners with property for rent. maybe the owner/agency may give you a break
I am not a renter but from what I have seen a decent apartment or house could rent from $1500 per month and go up. The new homes in my area start in the mid to high $300,000, but having lots of cash say $60 to $80 thousand as a down payment should put you in pretty good shape if you want to buy.
One thing to remember also is that if you throw 60-80k down, you're probably going to need to show a source for those funds. It's easier to rent with "hidden" money.
I am not a renter but from what I have seen a decent apartment or house could rent from $1500 per month and go up. The new homes in my area start in the mid to high $300,000, but having lots of cash say $60 to $80 thousand as a down payment should put you in pretty good shape if you want to buy.
I certainly hope that no one is suggesting that she buy a home and then work from said home.
I moved from a rental place in May. I went though a realtor at the time and paid 2 months down So check with an agent.