$900 for a 2 bedroom house with a fully fenced 10,000sf yard in Seattle???
Yes this is for real, and yes the price is legitimate. This property is being developed, and the house will eventually be demolished. But it can be rented for a six-month term in the mean time to a tenant who is willing to deal with minor repairs, maintain the yard, and be a good tenant in the neighborhood, in exchange for a deep discount in the monthly rent. Market rent for this property otherwise would be over $1575/month.
The house has a fully fenced 10,600sf yard, with a covered front porch and a side porch. Owner is working with the City of Seattle to hook up electric, which should be completed by mid-September. There is an electric stove and a clean refrigerator - but no guarantees on working conditions. Any tenant would need to accept the property in "as-is" condition, and be willing to make any repairs necessary during their tenancy.
The house is located on a major pedestrian and bus corridor, 1/2 block to the Rainier Beach Light Rail Station. Close to Kubota Gardens, Lake Washington, Beer Sheva Park, Rainier Beach library, community center and business district.
There is a spacious detached garage, and an unfinished basement with washer/dryer hook-ups, but no appliances.
The ideal tenant would be handy enough to take care of keeping the property clean and in good order. External appearances and good curb appeal to improve the property's "face" to the community would be extremely important.
The ideal tenant will be able to maintain the yard and grounds, ensuring that they remain clean, free of litter and grafitti. Any yard plants may be transplanted with the tenant at the end of their tenancy, if desired.
The ideal tenant is handy at making repairs as needed to bathroom and kitchen fixtures (these have not been inspected by owner, so tenant will have to do their own due diligence). Tenant must also install smoke detectors as required by code, for their own protection.
Tenant may make any interior modifications that do not involve structural changes, but will most certainly include cleaning, and may include changing flooring, painting, hanging items on walls, etc.
Tenant will be required to obtain renter's insurance and show a copy of the policy prior to move-in. Owner can provide referrals to insurance agents.
The ideal tenant will be a contributing member of society, a good neighbor, and a good representative for the owner in the community.
Smokers and pets are welcome. The yard is fully fenced and would be suitable for someone with pets. Please, no dangerous breeds will be allowed. Just google "dangerous breeds," if you are uncertain whether your pet will qualify.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, please review the photos and video, drive by the property, and then send an email to HomeLandInvestment@gmail.com responding to these questions:
1) What is your experience in maintaining, repairing, remodeling, building or rehabbing property?
2) How are you prepared to address repairs needed to household plumbing, appliances and fixtures, if they do not work when you move in?
3) How would you be willing to maintain the grounds and yard at this property?
4) What pets do you own? are they licensed in the City of Seattle?
5) Do you have your own washer/dryer? or do you plan to use a laundromat?
6) Why do you think you would be a good fit for this rental?
7) Have you driven by the property?
8) How will you prepare to move out March 31?
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! No appointments will be scheduled until the above instructions have been followed. For more photos, please see http://postlets.com/r/4354-s-henderson-st-seattle-wa-98118/11926752
