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Renting to non citizens
Hello,
Has anyone rented to an expat before? I have a furnished rental and have ex pat applicants. What are some ways to safeguard myself against risk?
Thank you!
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I have occasionally rented to foreign students.
Check their passport and visa stamp, make copies of them, require a bit larger deposit. IF they are here for work, check the employer, and they should also have a social security number too...if they are here for school, confirm their enrollment.
If they don't have a Social Security number you will not be able to do a US credit check.
Generally, most people that legally travel to the US don't want jeopardize that privilege by being evicted or having a criminal record, I believe both can/will get your visa revoked.
Good luck!