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Rental Qualifications

Rental Qualifications: What You Need to Know

Income Requirements

Your income must be at least 3 times the monthly rent (after taxes) with 6 months of consistent income.

Job Types We Accept

W-2 Jobs: Provide check stubs and bank statements for the last month.

1099/Self-Employed: Show 6 months of bank statements and proof of taxes filed.

Overtime: Must show consistent overtime with 6 months of checks.

Home-Based Business: Fine, but no clients visiting the home.

Temporary Employment: Not accepted unless now full-time with 6 months of work history.

Other Income Sources

Child Support/SSI: Provide court-ordered documentation proving receipt.

Bank Statements

You’ll need to show bank statements with deposit history.

Rental History

If you have no rental history, a higher deposit may be required.

Credit & Court Records

Any landlord filings, judgments, or bankruptcies in the past 2 years may result in denial.

Additional Qualifications

Move-In Time Frame

You must be able to move in within 2 weeks if the home is vacant.

Vehicles

More than 2 cars? Contact us before applying.

Pet Policy

Pets allowed (up to 2) with approval. Pet rent and a deposit required. Approval through petscreening.com.

Renters Insurance

Required: You must have renter’s insurance with $100,000 minimum coverage.

Falsifying Application

Any falsification results in automatic denial.

Application Validity

If the home you applied for is rented, your application stays valid for 60 days.

Good to Know Info

Occupants Over 18

Each person must submit their own application. You can pay for one and skip the fee on others.

Occupants Under 18

List names and DOB of all dependents on your application.

Not Allowed on Property

No farm animals, trampolines, above-ground pools, RVs, or inoperable cars.

Pro-Rate for 2nd Month

Your second month’s rent will be pro-rated based on remaining days in the month.

Lease Terms

12-month lease, then month-to-month. A 30-day notice is required after the first term.

Funds to Move In

All payments must be made via cash, money order, or certified check.

*Please note: We do not accept Section 8. Refrigerators are not included in our rentals.*