Question 1

What are some of the criteria for leasing a home?

Accepted Answer

- Gross monthly income must be at least two and a half times the monthly market rate rent
- Review of public court records in all counties you have resided for evictions and open bankruptcy cases
   - Applicants with a landlord debt will not be accepted
   - Applicants with more than 2 dispossessories filed in past 2 years will not be accepted
   - Applicants with an open bankruptcy will not be approved
- Review of credit report
   - Must be above 600 (effective 2/1/2021)
   - Late payments / payment history of all accounts on credit report
   - Review of criminal record
- Review / Verification of rental history

Question 2

What is acceptable “proof of income” for a rental house?

Accepted Answer

- 3 most recent, consecutive check stubs
- LES for military applicants
- Tax returns (required for ALL independent contractors)
- SSA award letter
- Child Support court order
- Job offer letter if transferring to a new job

Question 3

Who has to submit an application to lease a home?

Accepted Answer

- All individuals over the age of 18 that will reside at the property more than 7 days a month are required to fill out an application.

Question 4

Is there a way to complete my application online?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer online rental applications! Simply click the "Apply Now" button and you'll be taken to the online application. Your app can be used on any available Pooler Properties home for 30 days of submission!

Question 5

How much is the application fee?

Accepted Answer

- Application fees are $35 per person and this is a nonrefundable payment.

Question 6

What lease options do you offer and are there additional fees?

Accepted Answer

We offer the following lease terms:
- 6 – 11 month leases w/ an additional $200/month short term lease fee
- 12 month leases with no additional fees
- Once your initial lease term is over, you may choose to go MTM, however this will come with a MTM premium.

Question 7

Do you accept Section 8 vouchers?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, Pooler Properties does not accept Section 8 vouchers on any of the home we manage.

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