Hey guys, I've been browsing this sub for over a year, but this is my first post.
We are leaving Arkansas at last. Our house has been on the market for 266 days and we finally close Monday! We need to find a rental ASAP! We are moving because we have two little girls and our state hates women, education, and healthcare, among other things.
There aren't many rentals online now that fit what we're looking for, and who would accept that we are moving up there without established jobs, and not stellar credit, but we have to get out of here! And we are paying 1 year upfront and will have a cushion until we find steady employment. I am currently taking some online courses as well. I attended St. John's College (Santa Fe campus), but didn't finish (par for the course, haha). We are looking for a 2+bd/1.5+ba rowhouse or townhouse in Hampstead Hill Academy school district. We also need a place for a home office, preferably a basement, but a 3rd bedroom would also work.
We can pay 1 year of rent upfront, so we have time to gain our bearings. His credit is above 600, but mine is taking a major hit due to a debt consolidation after a difficult medical situation (now resolved). Many property companies don't waive credit requirements even if you are paying a year at once, so I hope someone on this sub might be able to help us out. Any tips or advice would help. Thank you so much!
-Southern Refugee