Renting: Should I go in-person to see manager or leasing agent?

I’m 26 and a full-time grad student. I have three part time jobs and financial aid as income. I have great leasing history but poor credit. However I rented from this place in the past for two years. I’ve been a student in all of my rental history. It’s been a week since I’ve submitted my application. I paid app fee and deposit on the same day($400) and bought renters insurance. The leasing agent wanted a letter from the HR department from my school to verify pay and hours. I’ve submitted it. Most of my correspondences have occurred via email with the leasing agent and I was told last week it’s with the manager. Today, I was told that the manager is still reviewing. Should I go in person to talk to the manager or just wait for a response? I’m renting a $700 apartment and make over $2000 a month with my income combined. I was told that the only step is to get me financially approved

Answers

LILL

Give it a few more days. Nothing sends red flags to a manager more than an over eager applicant.

Beverly S

Poor credit is definitely a reason to deny.. most landlords want you to earn 3 times the rent which you don't quite..

Success

Go in person.

Slumlord

Just call them. If an applicant did this to me as a landlord then I'd wonder what kind of problems they are going to give me if I moved them in and be less likely to take the application, not more. It could be a good helpful idea but just as easily could lead to getting you turned down. Just call them again and ask when you are likely to get a response.

Simply

why did you pay a deposit and how did you get renters insurance when you haven't even been offered an apartment? honestly many landlords would not be concerned over 2000 v 2100 income. do you just not have a credit rating? or are there negative issues such as late payments, high balances? if you have other options for housing, i would go in person and ask for the deposit back.

Kim R

I would spend that time instead making the extra $100 you're probably going to need to qualify. They like to see an income at least 3 times the cost of rent. It's going to be iffy, and unless you're a very personable, persuasive sort, I don't see how an in-person visit could help you. If you ARE that sort, however, wait until Monday and then put on the charm, because you'll need it. Good luck!

Landlord365

Give them a little more time. That many sources of income will take some time to verify. If you do not hear from them by Monday then either call or go in person. Be advised that you would not qualify with many property managers. Most require total gross income to be 3x the rent and require good credit.

yes, to avoid falling for scams

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