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HomeBase recommends a simple digital qualification package: government-issued photo ID, a complete employment offer letter, employer or HR verification contact, gross-income information, job start date, recent address history, desired move-in date, and funds for the property’s application-related charges. Grant also recommends saving the ID and offer-letter PDF on the renter’s phone so the documents are immediately available after touring. Exact property requirements vary, so HomeBase confirms the current criteria before the renter pays an application fee. International or otherwise unusual qualification situations may require additional documentation and should be handled individually.
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