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 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.