| This 4 step guide to finding the perfect rental unit | | | | Children Factor |
| is quick and easy to understand. Learn how to | | | | Do you have kids? It would be sad if you found |
| structure your search in a way that will be most | | | | the perfect location to live in and then you find |
| effective for the time invested. Come out ahead | | | | out your little rug rat does not have a friend. |
| in your search for the perfect new home rental! | | | | Research the neighbors and find out where |
| Let's get started! | | | | they're at with having kids. Ask the contact |
| 1.Time Factor | | | | people I your local classified section about the |
| Your quickly come the to the realization that | | | | children in the area or go online and browse |
| most landlords/managers will require a one year | | | | through listings. |
| lease. Is one year too long? If so, consider a | | | | Necessary Documentation |
| sublet or a month to month lease arrangement. | | | | You may notice that several apartments, |
| You should also ask what the penalty for leaving | | | | townhouses and houses will be taken on their first |
| early would be. | | | | day of being advertised. It's recommended that |
| Money Factor | | | | you start your search no later then 3 weeks in |
| Take a look at your current situation. Do you | | | | advance. In order to be the early bird bring the |
| need a roommate? Do you want a roommate? | | | | following material: |
| Whether or not you should have a roommate will | | | | Two Recent Bank Statements or Pay Stubs Last |
| determine how you will find an apartment. If you | | | | years tax return Letter of employment Letter of |
| are moving out with a good friend, be prepared | | | | reference from a previous landlord Tape Measure |
| for a higher level of confrontation in your new | | | | Checkbook Pen and Paper |
| arrangement. It's sometimes mutually | | | | Many city's throughout North America are |
| advantageous to find a stranger with a solid job | | | | experiencing saturated rental markets. The best |
| and good references then an old friend. Having a | | | | way to get ahead of the crowd is to be the one |
| roommate has it's obvious benefits. You'll save | | | | person that is prepared. Many rental managers |
| money, have company and share the work of | | | | and landlords respect people that have all their |
| cleaning up (hopefully). | | | | documents readily available. |