Will Renting From a Friend Ruin Your Friendship?

Should you consider renting from a friend? There are compelling positions on both sides of this argument. However, the conditions of the rental and the strength of your friendship play major roles in determining a successful renters vs. landlord relationship among friends. Read the following article for the pros and cons of renting from friends.

Experienced professionals often advise against entering business relationships with close friends. The risk of financial issues ruining long-term friendships is strong. At the same time, some landlords might feel more comfortable renting to friends and family members they can trust. To help determine whether ease of mind is worth jeopardizing close bonds, we asked eight personal finance specialists to weigh in on leasing to and from friends.

— Jennifer Rhine

Get Your Rental Deposit Back!

If you're preparing for a move read this article first! Get great tips and tricks for winning in the great damage deposit wars between most landlords and tenants. Learn what not to do and ensure the return of your rental deposit.

Typically, reputable landlords don’t hold residents liable for minor wall scratches and scuffed floors. Even so, you can never be sure how reasonable a landlord is until your deposit is safely returned. Each tenant and property manager is different, so we turned to personal finance writers to provide insight on their personal experiences with damage deposits. 

— Jennifer Riner

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How to Win in Today's Rental Market

If you're ready to brave the real estate rental market now's the time to make your move. Rental properties are in high demand and the competition is fierce but you can still land a great deal with a strategic plan. This article shares a few pointers on today's rental market and how you can score an amazing place to rent with just a little due diligence.

Demand for rental properties has been on the rise since the housing market collapsed in 2007, when millions of Americans lost their homes to foreclosure and moved into rental units. At the same time, construction was stalled because builders couldn’t get loans. Between 2007 and 2013, the U.S. added more than 6 million tenants, compared with only about 200,000 homeowners, according to Stan Humphries, Zillow’s chief economist. And now? An improving economy has many Americans finding jobs and thus looking for rental units, which means you can expect additional competition.

— Everything You Need to Know About Today's Rental Market