Pros and Cons
Here is what I love about Rently and what I don’t. The cons section is much shorter understandably.
Why I like Rently?
The reason I started using Rently is by necessity. I wanted to make the properties available 24/7 but I couldn’t work more hours than I was already working.
Disadvantages of Using Rently
Still, no review is complete without mentioning the negatives, the cost of lockboxes, and the difficulties convincing landlords to let us use this technology.
Our Redditors detrashed Cascade Springs Nature Preserve recently. Thank you to those that spent the morning with us!!
Our Redditors detrashed Cascade Springs Nature Preserve recently. Thank you to those that spent the morning with us!!
Two pups in Atlanta just lost their dad, and are in danger of being put down
A friend just lost his brother in Atlanta, and he left behind a sweet girl and a good boy that have been taken by the shelter. The become county property tomorrow afternoon and can be euthanized after that.
How to avoid a rental scam?
Due Diligence Tips for Avoiding a Rental Scam 1 Research the landlord. With a simple Google search, you can find out if the person is associated with the area, or even if they’ve been named in scams in the past by news outlets, local law enforcement or previous victims. 2 Verify the address. This helps you avoid a bait-and-switch from an agent who’s trying to get you to accept another apartment. Search the address online to see if the property is listed for sale by a different real estate agent or if the rental shows different contact information elsewhere, which is a sign that someone is using the property as a scam. 3 Check street views of the property. When you look at the property on an online map, click on the street view option to see if the property matches the exterior photo in the listing. 4 Visit and tour the rental. If you do this, you're also more likely to notice other details that may be deal breakers for your next home, like an aggressive neighbor dog, a busy street or poor upkeep. 5 Meet in person. Many scammers are unwilling to meet in person, and if you do so for an apartment tour, you’ll be able to get proof of access to and knowledge of the property as you walk around and ask questions.
What happens if a landlord asks you to sign a lease?
If a supposed landlord asks you to sign a lease with only email communication and no background on your financial stability, he or she is likely looking to get a one-time payment from you and may disappear before you move.
Why can't I meet with scammers?
They're "Out of the Country". The reason many scammers give that they can't meet with you in person is they're temporarily out of the country. As the FTC reports on its website, scammers may even make it seem realistic: "It might even involve a lawyer or an 'agent' working on their behalf.
Is Nigerian prince a scam?
Nigerian prince or not, any request for you to wire the security deposit or first month's rent is a clear sign of a scam. Once the money has been collected, there's no way for you to get it back, and the person you thought you were in contact with can easily disappear.
Can a scammer copy a rental advertisement?
The FTC warns that scammers will commonly copy a rental advertisement word-for-word as well, merely changing the email address or phone number associated with the listing and posting it on a different site. Just ask Kaeti Bancroft, owner of Metro Brokers in Littleton, Colorado.