http://militarytownadvisor.com/military-homes/for-rent | Finding quality rental property can be tough for military personnel. Researching review sites, renting from current or retired military personnel and hiring an agent can help.

1. Tips For Troops Seeking Rental Homes
Constantly changing addresses is one of the hardships military personnel and their families endure. For
some, every transfer is a roll of the dice, as the military rental property they’re able to find could be
considerably better – or worse – than the housing available at their last assignment.
The average military family will move six to seven times in a career, according to Social Science
Quarterly. These moves can be costly, as financial obligations and changing cost of living can hit troops
and their families hard in the wallet.
Here are a few tips for troops and their families seeking non-government provided military housing:
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Check military housing review sites frequented by military families, such as
MilitaryTownAdvisor.com. No one has better advice for military renters than other military
renters. Seek out online rental reviews in the area where you’re moving by other military
personnel and their families.
Rent from other military personnel. Landlords who are current or retired military understand
the issues military families face when they have to pull up stakes and move to a new location.
They also understand what great renters military personnel make. When moving to a new
assignment, try to find current or retired military landlords to rent from.
If possible, try to keep your rent close to your Basic Housing Allowance, as this will keep military
housing costs from becoming too much of a financial burden. Some landlords are willing to offer
discounts to military personnel making this an easier task.
Protect your security deposit. When you make a security deposit on a rental apartment or
home, be sure to document the condition of the property when you take up residence. Take
pictures of each room and note any damages to the property.
Hire a professional. Real estate agents have better knowledge of the local real estate market
than anyone and may know about deals that aren’t publicized. Working with a military-friendly
agent could help ensure you get great housing at an affordable price.
Try to find a landlord who is flexible about lease terms for military rentals. Because you could be
deployed or moved, it is important to find a landlord who will let you out of your lease should you be
transferred. Many landlords are willing to work with military personnel in letting them out of their
leases should they be transferred. Talk to your landlord about the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and
including a military clause in your lease. Not being released from your lease could leave you owing a
substantial sum of money to your current landlord.
Summary: Finding quality rental property can be tough for military personnel. Researching review sites,
renting from current or retired military personnel and hiring an agent can help.
About MilitaryTownAdvisor.com

2. MilitaryTownAdvisor.com is a website devoted to helping military personnel and their families find
affordable, quality housing. With reviews from military families at nearly every base and
recommendations for real estate agents and other professionals, MilitaryTownAdvisor.com provides an
invaluable resource for our troops as they relocate throughout their careers.