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5 Things You Should Know
Before You Rent An Apartment In Houston
That Will Save You Big Bucks
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What Apt Managers and Landlords Don't Want
You To Know
There are some well known property management companies, unscrupulous landlords and
slum lords who will take advantage of renters and rent them a house or an apartment in
Houston that's unsafe, poorly maintained and then overcharge you on the rent. This short
report will show you how to fight back against theses bullies and win.
I'll show you how to:
lower your rent per square foot
get larger apartments at lower cost
find apts that cost less per unit
and more......
Who Is This Report For : Everyone Who Rents Property
These are game changing facts that landlords don't want you to know about :
Legally Break A Lease
Get a Bigger Apartment For Less Money
Determine If You're Being Overcharged For An Apartment
Easily Find An Apartment In Houston
There are some important things about the apartment market in Houston that apt managers
and landlords don't want you to know, because it will give you the upper hand when you are
negotiating to rent or lease property from them.
This SHOCKING information is revealed in this REPORT because I believe that everyone
has a right to know some things before you rent an apartment in Houston and not
after the fact.
Especially people looking for apts in Houston this month. Before you rent a Houston apt or
sign a new apt lease do your bank account a favor and READ THIS FREE REPORT.
It won't take very long for you to learn and apply 5 things that apt managers hope you
don't find out. Before you sign a renewal or a lease for a new apt, do yourself a favor and
USE THE INFORMATION IN THIS FREE REPORT.
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Where to Rent Apartments At A Bargain In Houston
The downturn in the Houston economy, coupled with the huge oil spill affecting the gulf
coast, is driving apartment occupancy and prices way down.
Houston apt management companies are finding themselves with their backs against the
wall. They are under pressure to fill-up their Houston properties, fast.
Local property management companies are dropping the average rents per square foot. This
has resulted in apt managers and management companies locking horns in a dog eat dog
fight for the few people who are looking for apartments to rent in Houston.
Finding people to rent luxury and newly built apts in Midtown Houston with all kinds of
amenities, and other areas has gotten tough. They are even going after corporate
customers who normally rent hotel rooms for extended stays. They are offering corporate
travelers mini-leases on apartments.
This is great news for anyone who plans to go apartment hunting this month. You"ll find
that renting a decent, affordable apartment is easy as taking candy from a baby. And you
can save even more moolah by searching for an apartment and conveniently
applying for Houston apts online. You'll reap the rewards of :
lower rent per square foot
larger apartment at the same cost
move into apt with a lower cost per unit
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How To Legally Break A Lease In Houston Texas
Most tenants don't know and property managers really don't want you to know, that the the
Texas Tenants Rights, allows for a tenant to terminate a lease. Knowing how to use this
one factoid to your advantage, can help you move out of a lousy apartment and
into a better apt, for less money each month.
Did you know that as a resident of the State of Texas you have some of the strongest
tenants rights in the country on your side. The "Texas Tenants Rights" allows for a renter
"to terminate the lease and move out within seven days after sending a notice of
intent to terminate".
There are some other key provisions that you have to comply with too, before breaking a
lease, so read the tenants rights carefully and you can break just about any lease without
having to hire a lawyer and go through a court. At the end of this report you can find a link
to download a copy of the Texas Tenants Rights.
Most renters don't know and property managers don't want you to know, that according to a
March 2010 Houston Apartment Market report "rental rates have continued to
decrease, with Class A properties leading all classes in declines".
As a result, Houston apt managers really hope you don't find out, that even if you have
lousy credit you can move out of a poorly maintained property and rent a luxury apt in
Houston for about the same price.
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How To Tell If An Apartment Is Overpriced
*WARNING * Renters who discovered they were being overcharged report a terrible sinking feeling hits the
bottom of their stomach, like they swallowed and angry butterfly, after finding out how little others are paying and
how badly they're being ripped off on their rental agreement or lease. *WARNING *
Houston apartment occupancy levels are hovering around 86% and less, driving the
average rent per unit down. Local property mangers have responded by entering into a rent
them by "any means necessary" mode. As a result anyone who signs a rental agreement
this summer will be offered some real bargains. Here are just a few of them.
Deals to move you out of your old apt into a new apt, for free.
Lower average rent per unit.
Lower cost per square foot.
Rebates
How To Calculate The Cost Per Square Foot For An Apartment
To determine if you're paying too much for your apt in the current market, you'll have to
calculate the cost per square foot. It'll take a little detective work and some math to arm
yourself with some key apartment metrics, to see how much you are being charged per
square foot.
Here's an example using a small 200 sq ft apt that rents for $1260 monthly.
$1260/(200 sq ft) = $6.3/sq ft = $6.3 per square foot (This is amount per month,
per sq ft).
To get the annual cost, you would multiply that amount by 12.
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How To Get Apt Managers To Lower Your Rent
When you're shopping for an apartment, be sure to go over a copy of the floor plans and
examine them closely to determine how much per square foot each apartment unit
really cost. For those of you who are nearing the end of your lease, take the time to
calculate your current rate to see if they're charging too much for your apt in the current
apartment bubble.
The best way to do this, is by doing a little snooping and arming yourself with a
some facts.
1. The square footage of your apt unit
2. What are your neighbors paying for the same size apt.
3. How much new residents moving into the complex are paying per square foot
for units.
4. What are other multi-family units in your area charging for a similar apt.
Once you get a renewal notice or before you sign a new lease, talk to your property
manager to negotiate the terms for your lease. Tell the manager you are looking for a lease
that will offer you one or more of the options below.
lower your rent per square foot
larger apartment at the same cost
move into a one with a lower cost per unit
Make sure you have completed a break down of the cost per square foot (information shown
in the above sample) to find out how much you are paying per square foot vs how much
you should be paying.
If you're paying a lot more than $0.879 sf. (*current as of March 2010 ) the current
average cost per square foot of a Houston apartment, you're in a good position to get a
reduction in rent or into a bigger or better unit for the what you're currently paying.
What the manager won't tell you and I will, is that he knows that even if he gives every
resident a small reduction in the renewal rate it's a win-win. The resident is happy
and it saves them money on the apartment turnover and still makes him look good
too, because of the higher renewal success rate.
This information is designed to empower renters who read this report, to get the best deals
available on apartments in Houston. If you're armed with these key metrics, you'll have an
edge over uninformed renters and property managers who who think you don't know how
bad they need you to rent an apartment.
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Free Online Search For Houston Apts For Rent
To help you benefit from this potent information. There is a free online service that slum
lords and owners of poorly maintained properties really hope people living in their slum-plex
never find out about.
This free service lets you search online for Houston apts for rent.
You don't have to take time off work or drive all over town looking for an affordable, decent
place to live in Houston.
Many of the best multi-family complexes in Houston are listed alongwith their floor plans
and the price range of their apartments. Once you find the apt you want, you'll be able to
fill out the application online to rent the apartment.
How To Use This Report
Armed with the facts in this report on apts in Houston you should willing ready and able to
negotiate a favorable lease and rental agreements and save some serious money.
Here's a recap of the steps to follow to lower your rent and/or get a larger
apartment at the same cost
1. Do a free online search for an apt
2. Compare your current price per sq ft
3. Use the key apt metrics to negotiate the best deal
4. Get ready to move
If you read "5 Things You Should Know Before You Rent An Apartment In Houston That Will
Save You Big Bucks "
and fail to use the information, you'll be throwing away one of the most valuable negotiating
tools in your arsenal and you won't be able to blame anyone but yourself.
*WARNING * Renters who discovered they were being overcharged report a terrible sinking feeling hits the
bottom of their stomach, like they swallowed and angry butterfly, once they find out how little others are paying
and realized how badly they are being ripped off on their rental agreement or lease. *WARNING *

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Document Outline

• 5 Things You Should Know
• Before You Rent An Apartment In Houston
• That Will Save You Big Bucks
• Where to Rent Apartments At A Bargain In Houston
• How To Legally Break A Lease In Houston Texas
• How To Tell If An Apartment Is Overpriced
• How To Get Apt Managers To Lower Your Rent
• Free Online Search For Houston Apts For Rent

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