Here are a few tips:

1. Fill out the applications in full, don’t skip things this raises red flags.
2. Make sure your income, residency, and references are factual and accurate. 
3. Your income needs to be 3 times the rent.
4. Pay your bills on time so you will have a good credit score.  650 or above. Anything in the 500’s will usually be turned down.
5. Don’t use a free credit reports.
6. Be accurate about your prior rental history. Get references or letters of recommendation. Make sure you provide contact information from any prior landlord. Great tenants get rave reviews.
7. Provide the landlord with as much information as you can regarding why are you moving, how many will be occupying the residence, do you have good credit, what is your income, etc.
8. Make sure you appear to be responsible by paying attention to how you are dressed, what your car looks, etc. 
9. Sweat the small stuff, this could make the difference.

Contact Kathleen Richards, Portola Property Management, (831) 475-1355