Renting Houses & Apartments

"Income Limits Apply." "Income Based Rent." What does all this mean when you are looking for a new home?

Renting an apartment after a bankruptcy can be a challenge, but it's not impossible. If you're concerned about finding a place after bankruptcy, here are 10 tips that will make your search easier.

If you are working, but living paycheck to paycheck, it might be hard to afford the high cost of rent. Check out this guide to the top five cities with the lowest rental costs in the U.S., it may be worth it to relocate.

It wasn't easy, but I now have my own apartment. There was a lot to learn, and I wrote this guide to help other young people take that step.

Find out about the responsibilities and risks of being a rent guarantor with this no-nonsense guide.

Of all the low income housing programs, tax credit apartment, or income based apartments are the most hassle free. You will not find long waiting lists, and there are no lengthy application rituals like the ones associated with section 8 housing...

Living in Japan has its own set of unique challenges. Learn more about these challenges and how to overcome them before you set out on your Asian adventure.

What you need to understand about the risks you may be taking if you decide to rent out your RV to make money.

What should landlords do after a rental property floods? How is this different than the aftermath most homeowners face after a flood?

Weekly hotels might be the answer to your housing situation if you have low income and you do not have the money to get your own apartment, or if you have an eviction dogging your credit.

Not sure how to find a house to rent (or an apartment)? Start here. Having moved several times in the last decade, I've learned a few shortcuts.

How to legally get an owner to fix something and how to deal with other bad owner behavior.

So you've moved in your apartment and you have noticed a few issues. I am going to do my best to teach you how to overcome those issues by working with your property manager.

Eviction laws in San Francisco make it almost impossible for landlords and master tenants to evict problem renters. Here's some useful advice if you intend to try.

How to budget for a new apartment or home, and what questions to ask and when.

Virtually everyone has gone through the often stressful process of finding a new apartment a time or two. What are some things you should ask before signing your new lease?