How to get a rental property when 20 others apply?

Question

Hi, I am a single mum and Im finding it really tough to get approved for any half decent houses especially when ive got couples making twice as much as I do applying for the same houses. I have been renting privatly for 3 years now but now I want to go through a real estate agent. I have perfect refrences, have always got my bond back, always paid rent on time, and i am quite a presentable person. But thus far have been knocked back on three rental applications.I just want to rent a home for my daughter as I am living in a townhouse with stairs. Any tips,hints or suggestions? It would be appreciated

Answer 1

Well, when the market is as aggressive as it appears in your area, you're going to need to do something to make yourself stand out as the best applicant. Depending on who the landlord is, it may take something similar to scheduling an actual interview with the landlord and meeting in person to present yourself.

Absent such a meeting, all the landlords will do is analyze what they see on paper and pick the tenant which appears the most qualified.

Best of luck to you.