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Johnny Quilenderino
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Where do bad credit tenants go to rent?

Johnny Quilenderino
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Slidell, LA
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I have a new client that is looking to rent, but has horrible credit. He had a major medical issue, he survived (his credit, did not), and now is making decent money on track to make 120k annually. 

Where do we send clients like this to find a place to live?

I am taking him on because I love to help people, but I am wondering if finding him a rental might be a bridge to far with his low credit score. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

JQ

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    Greg M.#3 General Landlording & Rental Properties Contributor
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    Greg M.#3 General Landlording & Rental Properties Contributor
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    1) Bad landlords that do not screen.

    2) Nice landlords that will look past his credit being destroyed due to medical bills. 

    3) Smart landlords that will accept him with a large security deposit / pre-paid rent / cosigner. 

    Most important thing is to be upfront with the landlord. If I have to pull your credit to find out that it is awful, you're not moving into my place. Tell me up front and you have a chance. I accepted a person who was in bankruptcy because they were up front about the situation and had a cosigner. Had they not told me up front, I'd have not accepted them. 

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