No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

To demonstrate that you can reliably pay your rent you will … of good credit and an annual salary of 40 to 45 times the monthly rent That hurdle can be impossible to clear given …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 17, 2025 - 10:30AM
I’m a retiree with $360,000 in my IRA. Why won’t rental agents call me back?

… requirements and that may be why you arent getting any calls back … How a lease guarantor works … One workaround that is … rental apartment and I am having trouble getting agents to call me back Im looking at marketrate listings in the …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 16, 2024 - 10:00AM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time NYC renter

… only Application fee which is limited to $20 per person nonrefundable Current landlord reference letter if available or … Renters insurance sometimes required Refundable security deposit limited to the equivalent of one months rent  … successfully find a home in the city If you find yourself holding out for the perfect apartment you may miss out …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 30, 2024 - 1:30PM
Are you an international student in NYC? Here's how to rent an apartment

… … The first thing you need to know is that finding an apartment in New York City as an international student is … to have US credit or a steady paycheck two musthaves for renters  To qualify for a rental here landlords want proof … for school Its also a challenging time to sign a lease in NYC Rents are still near alltime highs and available …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2023 - 2:30PM