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The best rent reporting services

As renters, part of your financial obligation is to pay your rent on-time every month. But paying rent can also do more than keep your landlords happy; it can also help you build your credit score and strengthen your financial history. With a robust rent reporting service, renters can have their on-time payments submitted to one of the three major credit bureaus and go towards improving their credit score.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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Renter

How Realtors Can Help You Find Rentals

A Realtor or real estate agent helps renters find suitable property to rent. How much an agent will do for you will depend on their service agreement and the amount you're willing to pay for the service.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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10 Facts Renters Need to Know about Credit Scores
Renter

What to know about a soft credit check

Credit scores are often complex, and as a renter, it's important to understand how credit will impact your housing experience. We've listed ten facts you need to know about your credit score to ensure you're setting yourself up to land your next dream apartment.

RentSpree Staff

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Florida renters insurance

Florida has become one of the nation’s top rental markets, with prices soaring above $1K for one and two-bedroom and $1.7K on average. With renters fighting in such a competitive market, it helps to make your tenant application stand out with renters insurance. Renters insurance not only protects your personal property and personal liability but can help you secure ideal apartments in Florida’s most competitive markets.

Royce Gomez-King
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Renter

Can I Pay Rent With a Credit Card?

Paying rent with a credit card can boost your credit score or reduce it, depending on how well you manage your payments. Using a rent reporting service is one way to ensure your rent payments count toward building your credit without incurring debt.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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Renter

How to Get an 800 Credit Score

If your credit is poor or fair, but you’ve still managed to pay rent consistently and on time, consider reporting your rent. Your credit score can improve to 800 over time, and your credit history will prove you’re a responsible tenant.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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Renter

Does Paying Rent Build Your Credit?

Credit bureaus don't automatically collect information about rent payments, you need to take steps to make sure your rent payment history shows up on your credit report. You can build a solid credit score by reporting your rent payments.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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Renter

How Much of Your Income Should Go to Rent?

As costs of living increase, it is harder to decide how much of your income should go to rent. Use these rent pricing models based on your location and finances to see how much you can spend on rent.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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Renters insurance covers personal property, liability, and additional living expenses
Renter

What Does Renters Insurance Cover?

Renters insurance provides protection for renters with three critical coverages: personal property, liability, and additional living expenses. Leasing to tenants who protect themselves against unexpected losses offers peace of mind and a better experience for everyone.

Royce Gomez-King
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Is Pet Insurance Worth It and Should You Require It?

If you allow pets in your rental property, you already know that a well-cared for and healthy pet is generally easier to manage and less destructive. One way of ensuring that tenants properly maintain their pets’ health is through a pet insurance requirement for each animal covered under the lease. But is pet insurance worth it or is this a decision you should leave up to the pet-owning tenant? How can you help your tenants evaluate their options when it comes to pet insurance?

Christy Murdock
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Renter

Does renters insurance cover roommates?

Standard renters insurance policies do not cover roommates. In fact, falsely filing a claim on behalf of a roommate can be considered insurance fraud. That’s why it is vital that roommates have their own separate policies in most cases, preventing confusion and ensuring better protection. Here you’ll learn more about the issues surrounding roommate renters insurance, including how to communicate this requirement to your prospective tenants.

Christy Murdock
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Renter

Which are the best renters insurance carriers?

Just as with any other insurance product, the coverage and costs provided by various renters insurance policies can vary widely. Who are the best renters insurance carriers and how can your tenants evaluate their policies to find the one that best fits their individual needs? How can you as a landlord or property manager provide valuable information and implement policies that support your tenant’s protection?

Christy Murdock
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