North Texas Rent Homes

3221 Stonehenge Carrollton, TX

Megan — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:59:28 +0000

Townhouse near Arapaho and Marsh. 2 large walk in closets in master. Kitchen recently updated with granite counter tops. Master opens up to secluded garden area.

815 S Willow Sherman, TX

Megan — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:20:16 +0000

Large property in Sherman…2 living areas, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Central heat and air, covered front porch. Section 8 accepted, pets OK with deposit. Some pet restrictions. Property does NOT have a fence. Sherman is 70 miles north of Dallas.

1918 Putman Way Garland, TX

Megan — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:34:45 +0000

3 bedroom/2 bath home near Firewheel Mall and George Bush Tollway. Hardwood floors and master downstairs, 2 bedrooms and living area/game room upstairs. Fenced yard and two car garage.

520 E Day St 75021

Megan — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:34:16 +0000

3 bedroom 1 bath in Denison (80 miles North of Dallas, almost OK). 2 living areas, no carpet…wood laminates and ceramic tile throughout. Central heat and air, recently replaced windows. Section 8 accepted, pets OK with deposit. Some pet restrictions.

What a Landlord is Looking For

Megan — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:01:11 +0000

When I first meet a client, I have to ask them a lot of questions. Some of the questions can feel a little…personal. Why do I ask? Because I’m trying to determine if there are any issues I need to be aware of when trying to help you find a property. So to help out, I’ve written down some of the items that landlords and agents look at when trying to qualify a client for a property. So for your personal enjoyment, here are some Tenant Selection Criteria

Rental History: Have you been evicted? Do you still owe a previous landlord money? Landlords use rental history to predict how you will treat their house and if you pay your rent.
Credit History: Some landlords care a lot about your credit score, some landlord don’t. If you can explain some of your credit issues with a divorce or job loss, you might want to consider writing a letter to present to landlords. Be up front so you don’t waste and application fee.
Current Income: It varies from landlord to landlord, but you usually need to make 2.5 – 3 time the amount of rent in income. Be prepared to provide two current paycheck stubs to prove that you qualify. Most people like to see two years of job history. if you are moving from out of town, be prepared with an offer letter.
Criminal History: If you have a felony, sex offense, or drug charges, you might want to check with your agent and the landlord that you qualify. Some landlords may be willing to work with you if the charge is old or non-violent.
Other: There are other reasons that your application can be declined, be sure to ask your agent or the landlord for specific tenant selection criteria. If there is anything fraudulent found on your application, it is grounds for denial.

Criteria can change from landlord to landlord, from property to property. Want to see and example or know what we’re looking for in a tenant? Click to see our Tenant Selection Criteria.