Renting your Home
Knowing how to rent well is the first step to eventual homeownership. This Guide shows you the ins and outs of renting a home or apartment, whether you are already renting or you’re looking for your first place.
-
1
Living with Parents
-
2
Finding a Rental
- Best apartment websites ease rental search
- Apartment checklist: 10 issues to get right
- Rental house or apartment: how to choose
- How much rent can I afford?: Predicting your next rent increase
- Guide to lease options and owner financing: Are rent-to-own homes a good idea?
- Craigslist rental scams – and how to avoid them
-
3
Finalizing Your Lease
- 5 steps to finding the best-value homes for rent — and getting one
- What credit score do you need to rent an apartment?
- How to rent a house: job and income requirements
- Lease agreement: typical upfront costs of leasing a home
- How to get out of a lease with a roommate
- What to look for in a rental agreement or lease
-
4
Working With Your Landlord
-
5
A Smooth Rental Experience
-
6
Should I Rent or Buy?
-
7
From Renting to Homeownership
- See all Guides