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You found the perfect apartment – a five-story walk up in the prettiest part of town – and there’s a dog park nearby for Fido. You applied with the rental or property management firm and you’re waiting to hear. It’s only been a few days, but every time you pass by your erstwhile new home, you silently wish the Apartment for Rent sign weren’t still evident.
It already feels like “home” to you and you don’t want anyone else to rent it.
Before long, you realize you had nothing to worry about: the apartment is yours! You only have one more hurdle to get through: the credit check. You know your credit score isn’t perfect, but it’s decent, and you breathe a little easier. All you can do is hope that a “better” applicant doesn’t come along.
But what exactly DOES qualify as a “better applicant”? In fact, what makes for an ideal renter in the eyes of a rental management company? Here are a few pointers from rental management specialists, to help you stay renter-healthy and renter-desirable, from their point of view:
One final note: express interest in the property in no uncertain terms. Then, having done your homework and prepared your paperwork, just sit back and wait for the verdict…but maintain a confident, positive attitude throughout. Even if you don’t qualify, remember that every “no” brings you closer to that “yes”…and take the opportunity to ask for the reason you were turned down. It’ll help you prepare for the next time.
Stay positive!
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