Gain the Skills to Succeed as a Renter with Rent4Success

Becoming a renter comes with challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone. Rent4Success empowers you with the confidence, knowledge, and preparation to overcome barriers and achieve lasting rental success in today’s market.
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How Rent4Success Can  
Transforms Your Rental Situation

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Know Your Rights,Know Your Responsibilities

Understanding how renting works is empowering. We’ll walk you through your rights as a tenant, like fair housing protections, so you can speak up, stay informed, and protect yourself as a renter.

Master Your Money,
Build a Strong Budget

You’ll get one-on-one help creating a household budget that works for your life. We’ll teach you how to stay on track with rent, handle expenses, and lay the groundwork for future homeownership.
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Build Strong Habits,
That Make You a Great Renter!

Learn what makes a landlord say “yes.” From rental insurance to home care and communication tips, we’ll help you practice the habits that keep you housed, and ready for what’s next.

Step-by-Step
Rental Counseling Process

Step 1
Meet With a Counselor to Learn How the Rental Process Works

Start with a one-on-one session to understand how renting works, what landlords expect, and how to get prepared, from lease terms to setting realistic goals for your rental experience.

Step 2
Work With a Counselor to Review Your Budget and Credit

We’ll review your income, credit, and monthly expenses. During your counseling session we will show you how to build a rent-ready budget, so you're ready when the right rental comes along.

Step 3
Build a Custom Plan to Prepare for Move-In and Avoid Mistakes

Get a personalized plan with next steps, estimated move-in costs, and guidance on how to communicate with landlords, plus tips to avoid the most common first-time renter mistakes.

Step 4
Get Tools and Guidance to Stay on Track and Be a Smart Renter

Walk away with budgeting tools, savings strategies, and resources to help you stay current on rent, protect your credit, and build long-term success as a confident, informed renter.
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Rental Tools & Resources for Responsible Renters

Explore budgeting tools, credit tips, application checklists, and renter rights guides, all designed to help you stand out to landlords and maintain stable, long-term housing.
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Rental Counseling FAQs

Will You Talk to My Landlord on My Behalf if Needed?

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We won’t contact your landlord, but we’ll equip you with guidance and talking points to help navigate tough rental conversations on your own terms.

Will you review my lease during the counseling session?

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While we do not review or interpret individual lease agreements, we will discuss key responsibilities and expectations you should be aware of as a renter.

Is There Any Fee for Rent4Success Counseling?

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Yes, there is a cost of $50, which includes a counseling session and a certificate of completion.

Is Rent4Success Available in Spanish or Other Languages?

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Yes, the counseling is provided in English and Spanish for Rent4Success.