Many of the people I work with choose to rent before they purchase.  Perhaps they have a home to sell in another market or they don’t feel that they know the area well enough to make a large financial commitment immediately.  For whatever reason, this happens frequently.  I am a licensed realtor in Nevada; however, I do not have a property management license and I do not handle rentals.  But, I am still here to help you with your relocation.

If you are among those who are thinking of renting, you can always call me for availability of properties in the Reno/Sparks area.  I keep a current list of properties offered through my office as well as any properties I find along the way in a great area or where I feel it would be a good rental.  If you have no knowledge of the various areas of Reno, with a 15-minute conversation I can guide you to those areas I feel would suit your needs.  

You can then refer to my website www.RenoRelo.com to find links for renting that will tell you the average price paid for a like type of rental in a specific area.  Also, for up-to-date rental listings always check www.reno.craigslist.com.  If you think you have found that perfect rental, please call me so I can find out who owns the property and how much money is owed on it.  This is recorded and open to the public, and I have quick access.  The last thing you want to do is place a very large deposit and a month’s rent on a place where the owner is upside down in his mortgage and one step away from foreclosure.  There is nothing to stop the Sheriff from visiting you, changing the locks, and throwing you out of your own home.

Be an informed consumer!  An apartment complex should be safe; however, a privately owned property may have some issues of which you want to be aware BEFORE you sign on the dotted line!