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How To Rent A House After Short Sale Or Foreclosure?

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Realty 100

For most homeowners, losing their homes to foreclosure is a very stressful event. It is also frustrating trying to rent a house by explaining their financial misfortunate to the landlords.

In order to rent a house after short sale or foreclosure, it is very important to buy the way into the rental house by giving legal maximum deposit which is equivalent to 2 months rent plus the first month rent. Some landlord requires an extra month rent prepaid. So you will need 3 to 4 months rent ready to apply for a rental.

Only 50% of the landlord will consider renting houses to credit challenged applicants. If your application get rejected, don't get frustrated. Just move on to the next house. Hiring an experience agent to negotiate on your behalf will be a plus as well.

Chris Miller Nevada Land with Water Rights
Vegas Grand Realty and Property Management - Mesquite, NV
Land with Water Rights For Sale

WOW kick em hard while they down huh.

Jul 19, 2008 04:59 PM
Caroline Chai
RE/MAX Realty 100 - Diamond Bar, CA

When renting a house to credit challenged renters (FICO 650 or less), landlord risks not being paid on time or not being paid at all.  That's why a large security deposit will provide higher security for the landlord in order for the consideration of renting to credit challenged renters.

Jul 20, 2008 12:09 PM
Anonymous
Stephanie Long

hello, i recently started renting a house that is a short sale, the landlord didn't require a sec dep. & he lowered the rent by $200, it was a blessing for me & my 3 kids following a divorce. But, how does this work? If its sold or the bank does whatever with it will they give ample time to find another home. Also, if the bank takes it over & it doesn't sell would they let me stay at what me & the landlord have established?

I'm not in a position to by it, credit not the best.

Thank you!

Sep 24, 2009 02:49 AM
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