Here’s what you’ll need in order to qualify as a resident, based on the city you want to live in.
Applications for homes in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, San Francisco, and Chicago must include: Applications for homes in Los Angeles must include: Applications for homes in Austin, Dallas must include:
If you don’t meet the resident requirements to qualify for a property on your own, they have a few options for you:
A guarantor, usually a parent or guardian, is someone who meets certain financial requirements and will co-sign your lease in order to guarantee your rent will be paid. By co-signing, they commit to paying your rent during your lease if for any reason you can’t make the payments yourself. The financial requirements for guarantors vary from city to city. Guarantors on applications for properties in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago must provide: Guarantors on applications for a property in Austin must provide: Guarantors on applications for a property in Philadelphia must provide:
If you can’t find anyone to act as a guarantor for you, they can help with that too. Enroll with their partner and they will act as your guarantor by co-signing your lease for a fee, helping you qualify.