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Originally Posted by HaneDough
When I call... I asked the landlord what do they look for in terms of income requirements and credit. Most will say things like "We work with bad credit... just a little bit higher security deposit. No evictions, no judgement etc" and that's when I feel I need to be honest and up front... then maybe he or she would be interested in knowing more about my situation and would considered.
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All I can do to help you is repeat that you would be far better off getting settled in a short term motel and then go out to see places in person rather than trying to accomplish it from far away.
If you see an ad which appeals to you then you can simply make an appointment to go and see it and meet the landlord in person. Presuming you're presentable and dress well and have a good attitude, many private landlords won't even ask you about your credit history but will go on their instinct - further bolstered by your having with you a letter from your present landlord attesting to the fact that you've been a good tenant for two years and providing his/her contact information for a direct reference.
99.9% of the landlords you're trying to find from a distance are going to answer the question you're asking exactly the same way as they're doing right now.
I've no other advice to give you. Good luck!
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