Getting out of Navy trying to find rent. (jobs, move, companies)

[Kcin00]

Hi guys! ( I posted this in the Vancouver WA thread first then found this thread so I will post again sorry!!!)

First post here and I wanted to post something about my situation and see if I can get any feedback. I am not sure if this is in the right forum but this is where I will be moving.

I am getting out of the Navy on 23FEB2013 due to a involuntary seperation (Honorable) for a medical disability ( broken leg w/ multiple surgeries back in AUG2011). My leg is fine now I just have issues running long distances. I have a wife and two boys with 2 small dogs ( Boston Terriers), One of my boys is disabled and is on SSI. I have been looking around for a house to rent in Vancouver WA, and this is my situation.

I will have no proof of income when I first move other then unemployment, VA disability ( currently being processed not sure on amount yet) and my son's SSI. I am a Hospital Corpsman in the Navy and am qualified for several medical jobs on the civilian side. I am currently lining jobs up as we speak but will take a month or two for me and my wife to get situated once we move there. I have contacted a couple landlords telling them about my situation and have not had much luck, they all seem to say " sorry good luck but we cannot help you".

I have over 20,000 in my savings account, both of my cars are paid off and I have no debt. I have told the landlords that I am willing to pay up to 12 months in advance if that will help but am still being told no. I can also provide my DD214 (discharge paperwork), bank statements or anything else a landlord would require. Do you guys have any advice for me? Me and my wife are stressed out about the situation and since I am not in the area yet may be people think I am a scam or something? I am not sure but hopefully once I arrive in the area my luck may improve a bit.

Thanks for any feedback!

Nick

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by Kcin00

I will have no proof of income when I first move other then unemployment, my son's SSI.
(and the currently being processed not sure on amount yet VA disability).

I have over 20,000 in my savings account, both of my cars are paid off and I have no debt.
I have told the landlords that I am willing to pay up to 12 months in advance...

1) Only look for and talk in person with small time private house owning landlords.
NOT apartment developments and NOT property management companies.

2) Have paper copies of your 1040's for the last several years showing your income history
earned enough to afford the rent being asked (at least 3X).

3) Offer to pay extra DEPOSIT money. LL's don't want (and often can't accept) add'l rent.

You'll still have a hard time without a job of *some sort*.