Being a first time renter can have challenges. It’s all about building trust with the landlord. Here are 4 ideas of people you can ask to provide great references.

  1. Your Boss – If you’ve been at a job for more than a year, your boss can be a great rental reference for you. Of course you want to make sure you are a great employee.
  2. A Parent, Grandparent or Family Member – Who better to be a reference for you than those closest to you?
  3. Pastor – If you attend a church, a Pastor can be a trusted name in the the community.
  4. School Teacher or Coach – If you have are dedicated to an extra curricular activity or you excel in school, asking a teacher or coach is a great idea.

Make sure you ask or let your references know you listed them. Also, know that anyone that you list may potentially share things you wish they wouldn’t, so be cautious, especially with family members.