1. Meet with a real estate agent. This will be your best ally since websites and online ads should always be verified by your real estate broker so that you do not become a victim of scams or other crimes.
2. Determine budget and location. Prices in the state of Florida vary depending on the city you select, location, and square footage. Renting next to universities, airports and large companies or business centers increases the cost of property. If you have children, you should take into account factors such as the classification of schools and the safety of the area.
3. Meet all rental requirements. It is important that before viewing properties you obtain documents such as your proof of income, payroll or bank accounts to demonstrate to the owner that you have the means to pay the rent, police records and have at least the first month that will be given as a deposit. to set the unit aside.
4. Find properties within your budget. When renting we must be aware of how much we can pay because that is a variable that the tenant also takes into account. We must earn at least three times more than what we will pay in rent. If the house costs $2,000, our monthly income (including that of our spouse, children or family members) should be at least $6,000. Your agent will send you a list of options that match the features they posted in the search.
5. The real estate broker will contact the agents of the properties that you liked the most, to make appointments so that you can go personally to meet them. Please note that some may still have a tenant in the unit, so it is always recommended to make these appointments more than 24 hours in advance.
6. Before making an offer, the real estate agent will perform a comparative analysis showing you which units have been last rented in the community you have chosen and how much they were rented for, in order to present a fair offer. both for the owner and for you.
7. Introduce yourself to the neighborhood association or management company. To apply for most rental units, you must complete an application or form, pay an administration fee, and submit requirements in writing or by email. That money is not refundable. If the association rejects the request, this is as long as the unit is within a condominium or association.

To rent a house in Florida you need the following basic requirements (they may vary):

1. Credit record with a score greater than 620.
2. Valid state ID.
3. Demonstrate income of at least 3 times the rental value.
4. Police record: no criminal and/or eviction records in the last 3 years.
5. Have the money available for the move, usually the first month, the last month and one month of deposit, this corresponds to 3 times the value of the monthly rent.

Immigrants who do not have these requirements have two options; Look for a family member or friend who will rent you a property knowing that it does not meet the conditions, or go to a rental community that receives foreign tenants for only a one-month deposit (however, not all of them accept foreigners). You should keep in mind that having a bank account with sufficient funds can serve as a guarantee when proving income.

An apartment rental community corresponds to a set of properties where the owner is a single person (person/people/corporation) and rents the units through a management company, which may be its own or a third party.

A condominium also corresponds to a set of properties, but for each of them there is an owner. Of course, a single person or corporation can own multiple properties. A condominium board and a management board are selected from all owners.

This board of directors in turn has a series of requirements to accept future tenants, which are usually the same as those requested by the owner at the time of renting.

Leases are generally for twelve months, month-to-month or six-month contracts are also available, but they increase the value of the monthly rent.

Investors like to have a contract that guarantees income over a long period, so the longer the contract term, the cheaper the rent can be.

One of the aspects that can make renting more complicated is having a pet. Many condominiums and homeowners do not like their tenants to have animals, because if there is a fine, it falls on the property.

If we want to keep our “best friend” anyway, it is important that he have an up-to-date vaccination record, as well as the identification tag provided by the county where the property is located. Some properties allow pets with a maximum weight of 20 pounds that fit into the small or medium dog classification. Typically, the owner will request a non-refundable pet deposit ranging from $250 to $500.

Note: All of the above may vary if your pet has a certificate of emotional support or service.