Blogs - Jake Margle

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Apartments.com Renterverse and Rental Manager feature engaging how-tos, in-depth guides, and break down the renting process for renters and landlords alike. I've written over 100 articles on a variety of topics for both sites.

Rental Manager • 7th October 2021

Cleaning Hacks While Turning Over a Rental Property

How to Get Your Tenants to Clean Regularly

Sometimes the most stressful parts of renting your property out come from things that are left up to interpretation. All tenants have…

Renterverse • 12th August 2021

What to Do If Your Roommate Doesn't Pay Rent

How to Set Up a Budget with Roommates

Roommates can be an exciting part of renting a house or apartment. Sharing a space with one, two, or more people can be a great way to…

Renterverse • 27th July 2021

How Long Can a Visitor Stay in My Apartment?

If finding a roommate is one of your current stressors, you’re not alone. Finding not only a roommate, but the right roommate,…

Renterverse • 30th June 2021

How to Write an Appeal Letter for an Apartment

What to Know Before Signing Your First Lease

If you’ve never rented an apartment before, you are about to embark on an epic journey of independence. But before you sign a…

Renterverse • 30th June 2021

How to Write an Appeal Letter for an Apartment

What to Know Before Signing Your First Lease

If you’ve never rented an apartment before, you are about to embark on an epic journey of independence. But before you sign a…

Renterverse • 18th June 2021

How to Set Up a Budget with Roommates

What You Need to Know About Apartment Budgeting

The Launch Center is at it again – tackling renter questions you all are asking us, the Renterverse team! Our second video is…

Rental Manager • 4th May 2021

Everything Landlords Should Know About the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule

Many landlords stick to using white and gray colors because they are easy to touch up when a tenant moves out. It’s also easier…

Renterverse • 13th April 2021

What Can Be Deducted from My Security Deposit?

Everything You Need to Know About Your Security Deposit

Signing the lease to an apartment is an exciting part of your renter journey, and along this journey you’ll come across some …

Rental Manager • 9th March 2021

The Difference Between Hard and Soft Credit Checks

How to Handle Applicants with Bad Credit

Evaluating an applicant’s credit score, along with their full background check, is a great way to get a better idea of their…

Renterverse • 30th March 2020

Here's How to Find Your Perfect Apartment Online

How to Find an Apartment

Trying to find an apartment can be stressful, especially when you aren’t sure what you’re looking for or how much you can…