Apartment Hunting

I wish I had lots of answers for you but I really dont. I know that in Carrollton there are some apts called Waterford at the Park. They do credit and background checks but allow you to explain any discrepancies or if something is showing past due on your credit but you paid it just show them proof of your payment. They are willing to at least try to work with you which is more than I can say about most apts, they just have a black and white approval process.

Make sure when you go in you tell apts what you have on your credit and most will be able to tell you not to waste your time. That is what I did, I went in saying I have a bankruptcy and some negative accounts but have paid them and have reciepts but cannot get them to change my credit report. Most places said we cannot do anything with you. Some said try and some offered with an additional deposit.

Good luck!

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I noticed a lot of "second chance" apartments in the greensheet
a local free paper found in gas staions , convience stores, ect...

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In addition to the response about umove free, they are great, I've used them twice. Daniel Toran is the guy I work with and he is great
He always send me emails asking if I know of anyone and to give them this number ###-###-####

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S.,
Contact an apt. locator. Tell them your situation. let them advice you of which communities will work with slow credit. They will determine the max amount you can pay and they will call communities and try to narrow it down for you. This is no cost to you. I used to be an apt. manager. There use to be a guy named Shane at UMOVEFREE.com and he seemed to be a very nice guy to work with. Not sure if he is still there. This has been several years ago. These guys will even move you from where you are free. Best of luck!

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