If I can pay the first 6 months rent do you think a landlord will look favorably upon me?

[rass33]

Originally Posted by UrbanAdventurer

Seems risky to lay out 6 months worth of rent. I'd try to find a share on CL or something that just gives you month to month terms.

Why would it be risky if I plan on staying throughout the 6 month period or even longer?

[rass33]

Originally Posted by figmalt

I'm also a grad student, and I haven't had problems finding a place to rent. When landlords ask for a pay stub I have just given them a copy of my financial aid award letter (the university should provide this to you). Like you said, you'll have the money, and as a graduate student you are less likely to be destructive and more likely to be responsible, which has also worked in my favor.

Great that's good to know. That's exactly what I was hoping to hear. I was told the same thing by two other graduate students who have done the same thing as you have. Both told me that the landlord had no problem renting to them once they showed him their financial aid award letter so he knew they would have the money to cover their rent.

[UrbanAdventurer]

Originally Posted by rass33

Why would it be risky if I plan on staying throughout the 6 month period or even longer?

Well I was thinking in terms of needing things fixed and generally catering to you as the customer. If he already has your money he's already got what he wants.