What are the best precautions before renting a house and payments?

2017-06-27T11:49:28-04:00

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2017 11:56 AM

2017-06-27T11:56:36-04:00

inspect the house prior to signing of a lease and usually if landlord knows that you're active or veteran they work with you as far as payments.

Response by SSG Michael Hartsfield made Jun 27 at 2017 12:06 PM

2017-06-27T12:06:16-04:00

RENTER'S INSURANCE!!

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jun 27 at 2017 12:19 PM

2017-06-27T12:19:09-04:00

Renting do lower the long term risks that may exist. Most states do have renter laws to protect renters and the military can often carry a big stick too.
With this said, you also have to be smart and know what you are talking about and what is right and fair.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jun 27 at 2017 12:21 PM

2017-06-27T12:21:19-04:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Have a real estate attorney or law school clinic review the lease / rental agreement and make sure you meet the deposit conditions. You don't want to lose the deposit when you leave your rental and you don't want to pay for damage that was done prior to your occupation.
Take photos of the condition of the rental prior to moving into the rental so you can prove the condition or the inspection report suggested by SFC Private RallyPoint Member is a better leverage option.
Keep receipts of any repairs or damages that had to be fixed while a tenant and take note of these dates and times when the landlord was called and why.

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Jun 27 at 2017 12:21 PM

2017-06-27T12:21:46-04:00

Read the lease thoroughly and get any expectations regarding house and yard maintenance written down.

Response by Cpl Mark McMiller made Jun 27 at 2017 6:06 PM

2017-06-27T18:06:34-04:00

Don't rent a home and end up paying off your landlord's mortgage. Buy a home and pay off your own mortgage and build wealth through real property.