4 steps to finding the best rentals

As more people opt to rent instead of buy, the competition on rentals has increased. This has caused rental prices to skyrocket. This means that people will now be paying more for what they are getting. Here are 4 tips to get the best rental deals.

Know your rental websites – Look through all the big rental sites like rent.com, rentometer.com etc. These sites will assist you to compare rent prices. If you are looking to find a unit owned by a company, have a look at craigslist.org. Other websites like hotpads.com and cazoodle.com will gather information from other sites.

Word of mouth – Tell your friends and family that you are looking to rent (include specifics and budget). They might know someone who is just putting up their home or apartment for rent. You could also put up these details on your personal status on Facebook. This would cover a lot more people and help spread the word that you are on the lookout.

Single family home – Single family homes are usually priced lower, as they come with lesser amenities. Sometimes the owners are trying to get a good, responsible owner that they are comfortable with. Therefore, if you fit their criteria, you maybe able to get a even lower rate.

Look past rentals – Homes on sale for long periods, might have owners who are frustrated and they may be willing to give out their home on rent.