Renting Houses & Apartments

My apartment! :) I've been out of my dad's house since I was seventeen. I lived with an old boyfriend, with my best friend, with a new boyfriend, and with my sister. After three years of having no place to really call my own, I decided I was tired...

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 write a "housing wanted" ad for Craiglist. Write your own ad, find a home that you really want.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

There are some huge difference between renting a house vs renting an apartment! Guide to searching for a house to rent including house hunting, determining how much rent you can afford, what to look for in a rental house and how to crush the rental application process.

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...

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

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

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

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