I am looking for a rental agent in San Francisco, but I'm confused about how they work. I am looking for the equivalent of a realtor -- someone who has access to all the listings, and will show me various properties (regardless of who owns them) until I find one I like. Does this exist for renting, and do you have any recommendations for someone who does this work?
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posted by Susan PG
on Jan 18, 2013 -
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RealEstateFilter: I'm young, single, nearly debt-free and tired of paying lots of money to live in an apartment. Should I buy a house when my long-term plans don't necessarily have me sticking around more than 3-5 years? It's in New Orleans!
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posted by ista
on Aug 23, 2010 -
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We are renting a duplex in California. Landlord decided to go on a construction kick and revamp the entire exterior. Can we refuse?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 12, 2010 -
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I'm getting a house I inherited ready to rent out since I don't want to try and sell it in the current market. I've never been a landlord before. The house is in St. Petersburg, Florida in a desirable neighborhood.
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posted by lordrunningclam
on Feb 10, 2009 -
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How long in advance should I look for a house to rent? And where do I look besides Craigslist?
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posted by zompus
on Aug 13, 2008 -
8 answers
Looking for resources / advice on finding a Manhattan apartment for 3-6 months (Feb-July 2008).
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posted by kanuck
on Nov 13, 2007 -
5 answers
A tale of two houses: House owned by agency A - our first choice in a rental. House owned by agency B - our second, but still cool choice. We've been offered House B (small applause). House A, however, is being held up in the approval process, because my boyfriend's old landlord wont verify that he rented from them. Guess who the landlord is?
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posted by fillsthepews
on Sep 14, 2007 -
8 answers
How can one sell/rent a great old traditional house in a great part of Japan for full value, when terrible real-estate practices hamper the endeavor.
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posted by Redruin
on Jul 22, 2007 -
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I'm househunting (for rent) and sometimes I'll see on Craigslist a place that says "no credit check / no security deposit", even for fairly nice looking houses. This seems like it would attract all the deadbeat renters who can't get approved elsewhere. Why would a landlord/mgmt company risk losses on the house this way? Should I be extra alert when dealing with such a listing?
posted by antipasta_explosion
on Jul 12, 2007 -
8 answers
Looking for some specifics and some general advice: broker/realtor/agency recommendations for finding a rental in Jersey City, and/or links to general resources for someone new to real estate/apartment hunting.
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posted by cyrusdogstar
on Nov 28, 2006 -
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How to negotiate a good deal on rent with an owner inexperienced with the rental market?
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posted by saffron
on May 5, 2006 -
4 answers
How can I possibly buy a house with the goal of renting it at a profit? I'm in LA and even duplexes are priced so high that the mortgage costs can not possibly be covered by rents...
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posted by verylargecorp
on Feb 14, 2006 -
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NYCaptFilter: I'm moving to NYC (yay!) and sorry, but I'm going to drive you all nuts with questions for the next few weeks. #1: Best way to find an apartment? I know the city, but would like tips on finding a good place. Broker? Classified listings? Pitfalls to avoid? How do I find something rent stabilized? Any opinion about rentdirect.com? I promise to host a meetup when I get settled.
posted by CunningLinguist
on Dec 10, 2004 -
37 answers
Residential Real Estate rent-to-own: what are reasonable numbers? [More in the back bedroom]
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posted by baylink
on Oct 14, 2004 -
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Another NYC Real Estate Question: the SO and I, who have always lived in charming smallish walk-ups with leaky tubs/peeling paint in Queens-like proximity to 'the big city,' have been seduced by the siren song of new construction downtown. With their pre-opening rent breaks, brand-new appliances, and convenience to both work and play, these "luxury buildings" appear to offer a whole new standard of living at an attractive price. However, ... [mi]
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posted by hsoltz
on May 19, 2004 -
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