Craigslist.com Houses For Rent (2024)

FAQs

How to verify a rental is legit? ›

Talk with neighbors about the property and ask who owns it, and ask a lot of questions about the rental history of the property. If dealing with a property manager or leasing agent (who does not live at the property), look them up on the CalBRE website (www.bre.ca.gov) to see if they are licensed.

Scammers often use fake sites to lure buyers into paying for items that don't exist. Always check the URL before finalizing a purchase. Craigslist does not back any transaction on its site. If you receive an email or text trying to sell you purchase protection, you're looking at a scam.

Overall: Avail has been extremely easy to use and their customer service team is very helpful. I've had very little issues with the software and the monthly price is highly reasonable. Pros: I love the fact that I can upload my Own lease.

Avoid adding any personal information in the posting, including your name, real phone number or real email address. Always use the generated email address on your Craigslist posts. This creates a random email address, so the poster doesn't have your real email on file.

Don't share personal details. Never disclose your personal or financial information to strangers online. There is no need for your Craigslist contact to know your bank account number, home address, or date of birth. You might share your cell phone number with someone you are meeting in person, but not more.

How to make your rental property more colorful? ›

You can brighten up any room with a large area rug that adds interest and color. Pick up colors from the rug to use in accents (like accessories or even painted or upholstered furniture) to really bring attention to its down-to-earth use as an up-to-date disruptor of bland decor.

Unique can be described as: 'being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. ' There are no specific characteristics, as what defines a unique home is its rarity, whether that be historical, architectural or its features. The homes we work with can span from exquisite period cottages to grand estates.

Perhaps one of the most important qualities of being a good landlord is great organization skills. This is especially the case if you have more than one rental property. You'll be responsible for leases, tenant screening, deposits, inspection reports, and maintenance work orders.

Ask questions about the area like places to eat and the distance to beaches or amusem*nts. This will help you tell how well the listing agent knows the area. Investigate the rental company with searches that include “review,” “complaint” or “scam.” If you find negative comments, consider looking elsewhere.

Jotform has a software-backed system to minimize and block scams and phishing attempts. A dedicated team also checks forms regularly. However, some forms may slip through the cracks. If you face such a form or are unsure, we highly advise reporting this to Jotform.

Houzlet listings have appeared on VRBO since the companies partnered in 2022. However, Kaminski, the Better Business Bureau and numerous negative online reviews advise against booking rental properties listed by Houzlet.