{"id":447,"date":"2021-05-20T13:29:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T20:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prophub.com\/blog\/?p=447"},"modified":"2021-10-31T12:23:57","modified_gmt":"2021-10-31T19:23:57","slug":"renting-as-a-freelancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prophub.com\/blog\/renting-as-a-freelancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Renting As a Freelancer: How Can I Do It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Following the impacts of the pandemic, freelancing and the gig economy are on the rise. A previous report by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancersunion.org\/about\/freelancing-in-america\/#:~:text=57%20million%20Americans%20freelanced%20this,%E2%80%94%20that's%205%25%20of%20GDP.\">Upwork and the Freelancers Union<\/a> estimated that there are now at least 57 million American freelancers. Despite this change over time, renting as a freelancer is still quite difficult. Many landlords still believe that as a freelancer your income is unstable, which doesn&#8217;t help rental applications. Here are some ways you can improve your prospects of renting as a freelancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Your Affairs in Order<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to be prepared and have all the documents required to ensure an easy rental application. As a freelancer, you\u2019ll need the standard paperwork required of any applicant and any additional paperwork that will make the case to a prospective landlord that you\u2019ll pay your rent on time for the full duration of the lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of standard paperwork, these are the basics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>2 years of tax returns<\/li><li>3 months of bank statements<\/li><li>Last two pay stubs<\/li><li>Copy of your photo ID<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It also helps to have some of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li> At least two letters of recommendation from clients attesting to your integrity and the merit of your business. <\/li><li>An official letter from your accountant outlining your projected income for the year.<\/li><li>All client invoices from the past two years.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go Through an Agent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your state and city, competitiveness for housing may vary greatly. It&#8217;s important to find the right agent who can accommodate your needs and understand your position as a freelancer. Having a real estate agent walk you through the rental application process can make it a lot easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing your agent, ask if they have successfully had freelancing clients approved. It&#8217;s important that your agent has a strong network with landlords. An agent in this position will know which landlords are more flexible and on what grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A real estate agent would be able to negotiate some of the following on your behalf:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Offering to pay an additional security deposit<\/li><li>Offering to pay additional rent upfront<\/li><li>Using a guarantor<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a Guarantor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst we would only recommend this as a last resort, using a guarantor is also a great way to convince landlords that you&#8217;re trustworthy. Do note that your guarantor would need to have good credit and also pass affordability assessments. Ensure that you have a healthy and trustworthy relationship with your guarantor, as financial responsibility will fall onto them should you fail to pay your rent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have you ever wondered about how to save for a home when you&#8217;re renting, <a href=\"https:\/\/prophub.com\/blog\/saving-for-a-house-while-renting\/\">see our post here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prophub.com\/login\">To learn more about our services and register, see here!<\/a><\/strong>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following the impacts of the pandemic, freelancing and the gig economy are on the rise. A previous report by Upwork and the Freelancers Union estimated that there are now at least 57 million American freelancers. Despite this change over time, renting as a freelancer is still quite difficult. 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