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Old 11-03-2023, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by TJLAMPHERE View Post
We are assisting a relative to rent a property. We are using Rentfromavillager.com. How can we confirm that the listing is legit and not a scam? It all sounds good, the owner seems real nice, but before any $$$ is sent, we would like to verify ownership of the property.

Thoughts? Recommendations?

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While looking at the property appraiser website, you can also check where the owner is getting their mail. If the mailing address is out of state you might have questions about getting repairs done. Some may not have problems with a long distance landlord, but others might prefer a local landlord.