So you’ve pulled the trigger and finally bought yourself a rental property so you can generate some income. Hopefully you’ve done your due diligence to ensure that you got a good deal and that the move makes financial sense for your situation.

For renters moving to a new house in Los Angeles, finding a good place to eat is one of the first priorities. However, Yelp is becoming more and more biased and can’t compete with a solid personal recommendation from a friend. That’s why we, as local Angelinos, are giving our best selections for the top lunch spots around the city.

Be as Close To a Park as Possible

Having an apartment located near a park ensures that not only are your dog’s lifestyle requirements met, more importantly, it also helps secure your own sanity. A park near your apartment helps blind you to your furry roommates annoying ticks, like using your bed as their personal master bathroom or terrorizing your throw pillows.

There are a number of clear reasons why people prefer renting an apartment over renting a house in Los Angeles.

Apartments typically seem easier (at first glance):

There is no maintenance to worry about, and they’re normally bundled with attractive amenities such as a fitness center or pool.

More and more apartment managers are struggling with how to reach out to new renters. We all know that home ownership rates are declining and renting is the only option for most millennials. But even with the increasing renter market, not all landlords will be able to prosper as they once did.

Finding the right rental apartment can be difficult and time consuming, but once you’ve found your ideal rental the work isn’t over, you still need to secure the lease, and that is where many hopeful renters come undone.

Here are the top four reasons apartment rental applications are rejected:

1.Your credit rating was too low.

Los Angeles, CA - July 5th, 2016

RentSpree.com normally puts its efforts toward finding apartment rentals for the more well-off citizens of Los Angeles. But what about the other side? There are countless individuals who are unable to afford adequate housing.

If you know anything about Los Angeles apartments, you know very few people can actually afford a spacious apartment. Sometimes what you want simply doesn’t align with your budget. If you are having a similar issue, here are a few ways to combat the lack of space and make your Los Angeles apartment feel much bigger than it actually is.

Most landlords, agents, and property managers regard an applicant's credit score as a critical part of the tenant screening process. That's why you may be wondering how to get a credit score for a rental application. Unfortunately, most owners/agents don't fully understand credit scores and what they mean when vetting prospective tenants.

Los Angeles, CA - June 21, 2016

RentSpree.com & 4 Malibu Real Estate recently secured a partnership to enable the two companies to improve their real estate offerings for Los Angeles and Malibu. 4 Malibu is a robust brokerage that specializes in residential, commercial, luxury leasing, property management, and development.

Any time you are faced with moving to a new home, whether it is across the country or to a neighboring city, planning the transition can feel overwhelming. This is around the time you realize how much stuff you actually own. Take some time to think and you will realize how little you actually need in everyday life.

Many renters find themselves in a situation where they have an extra room. Maybe you had a roommate move out, or maybe you’ll temporarily be living in a different location due to travel or vacation. Either way, you still have a few months left on your lease to pay for whether you live there or not.