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Requirements Recap:

As a reminder, we are currently only working with renters who meet the following criteria.

Credit Profiles:

  • Score: 600 minimum.

  • Late Payments: No more than (3) 30-day late payments on major accounts in the last year.

  • Collections: No unpaid collections less than 24 months old.

Bankruptcy & Public Records:

  • Chapter 7 or 13 must be discharged and at least 5 years old.

  • All judgments must be paid.

Rental History:

  • Rental Debt: No unpaid rental debt. Paid rental debt must be at least 24 months old.

  • Evictions: No evictions or eviction filings

  • Broken Leases: Not accepted unless protected by documented legal reasons (e.g., military orders, domestic safety, or uninhabitable conditions).

Background History:

  • Criminal: No felonies; misdemeanors are reviewed case-by-case.

​Income:

  • Must have verifiable W-2 employment. Self-employed applicants require 2 years of tax returns/1099s and 3–6 months of bank statements.

Don't meet the guidelines? Explore our ApprovedPath Customized List or 2nd Chance & Flexible Apartment List.

To Get Started, Simply Fill Out The Form Below

Please be as accurate as possible for the qualifications section so we can give you the best support possible. We’re here to help you get the keys, not to judge your past.

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Office: 3379 Peachtree Rd NE #555, Atlanta, GA 30326 - Phone: (404)-419-6963

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