Renting homes is the new big thing in real estate sectors, thanks to the continuous price of property. Mortgages rates can cost you thrice the cost of rent and thus, its an obvious idea to take a home on rent. To rent a home in any corner of the world is no more a dreaded task. All it needs is research and small tips to be followed and you will get short and long term benefits. 

When it comes to choosing home of rent, keep the following pointers in mind:

•Start by deciding and thinking whether you had liked to search it all by yourself or you had liked it to be done by some renting agencies. Agencies have their database and thus, they offer good and affordable options most of the times. 
•A visit to the home is mandatory before renting is important to keep off disappointments.
•Choose the room or home depending on the size of your pocket. It is better not to go for high priced renting homes. Good and economical location preferences must be on the top
•Also, remember to check whether the landlord is nearing some foreclosure or not! You can do it simply by browsing the records online and detect the status of the property. If they are guilty, you can find the notice of default against them.
•If you ought to rent a home in the new city or different part of the country, make a quick check on the tenant and landlord law of that state. Go for tenant insurance as well. Check for accurate preparations and acceptance of lease and agreements. 
•It is better to look out for the maintenance issues while renting a home. Choose the place that requires little or no maintenance as anew comer. You will surely find it difficult to get the maintenance done and it will be a surplus expensive burden on your shoulders. 
•Decide the location, city as well colony where you can fulfill your needs and requirements like college, job, dietary, clinic, public transport or parking etc.
•There are several areas where it is easy to find residential locations and are also well connected to the public roads and transports. Keep your safety concerns in mind and rent in such areas only.
•Decide the rent before moving in and get each and every term documented in written and get it duly signed by owner. It will surely save you from the later on headache and clashes. It should also include the clauses like:

1. what happens in case of delayed rent payment?
2. false descriptions and area use by the owners?
3. maintenance fee?
4. rental price hike durations etc.

•Police verification of your as a rental individual as well as the property is also importance and must needed.
•It is better to inspect the property thoroughly for any defect, major renovation need or unsafe structure to save yourself from dangers as well as further expenses.