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Inaugural Rental Housing Search

Over 4 million people are expected to come to Washington, DC for the Inauguration of Barack Obama. With the super wealthy and the super prepared filling the area hotels, finding a roof to put over these Washington, DC inaugural visitors' heads has become a headache for the city.  

Many have turned to looking for temporary rentals in Washington, DC so HotPads has introduced an Inaugural Housing Search dedicated to matching those with Inauguration Weekend rentals with those searching for Inauguration rentals.

Inaugural Housing Shoppers

Those looking for inauguration rentals in Washington, DC can take advantage of the numerous helpful features of HotPads' Inaugural Housing Search like:

• Map-Based Search:  Search for inaugural housing by location with our map-based search.  You can see exactly where each rental option is located on our interactive map.
• Public Transportation Stops: Many inaugural visitors will be relying on the Metro to get around.  Luckily, we display all the metro stops on the map so you can see how far each inaugural rental is from a metro stop.
• Neighborhood Info: Many inaugural week renters are unfamiliar with Washington, DC neighborhoods so we clearly outline each neighborhood and provide detailed descriptions about each.
• Demographic Heat Maps: To give renters a more detailed understanding of the inaugural housing's location, we provide heat maps that help you get a feel for the average age, income, and median rent of each area!

(More info and advice for inaugural housing renters)

Search for Inaugural Housing

Inauguration Housing Landlords
DC area residents who are looking to rent their houses or apartments during the Inauguration can create detailed listings for free.  Before you commit to renting your home during the inauguration, make sure you read this quick advice for Inaugural Housing landlords.  Then, all you have to do is create an account and you're ready to list your inaugural rental!

List Your Inaugural Rental!

Inauguration Sublet Widget
Are you a DC local or a politics buff with a website or blog?Help your visitors find places to stay for the inauguration by embedding a HotPads Inauguration Sublet widget!  It's quick, easy, and free, not to mention extremely helpful for your visitors!

Funny Video Friday: "I was going to flip it and my investment would double!"

This is an extremely well-done video paradying Hitler as a real estate investor who is now facing foreclosure on his flip.

Happy Friday!  PS. More snow flurries!! Looking forward to snowmen and ski season!

Tenant Credit and Background Checks: $25!

We have introduced an extremely beneficial service for property managers: credit checks.  By teaming with TransUnion's SmartMove, HotPads is providing a safe, cost-effective tenant screening solution!

What is "HotPads Credit Checks"?

HotPads Credit Checks is an online, tenant screening solution geared toward providing landlords with a more effective way to evaluate their prospective tenants' rental applications. HotPads' Credit check helps ensures that you get quality tenants by providing you with extensive reports and reviews of your potential tenants.

Now, small landlords have access to the same tools that larger firms use in an easy, online service that supplies you with extensive credit and criminal histories of your applicants and even makes recommendations for their approvability.

How It Works

In just 3 steps, you will have extensive histories for your applicants and a recommendation of their qualifications.

Step 1: Landlord Sends Request
Enter the applicant's email address and decide whether you will pay the $25 credit check fee or if that will fall on the applicant.

Step 2: Renter Authorizes Credit and Criminal Checks
The renter will receive an email with simple directions for authorizing you to access their credit and criminal histories.

Step 3: Landlord Reviews History and Makes Decision
You will be able to view the applicant's entire credit and criminal histories. TransUnion also evaluates them and makes a recommendation for either "Decline, Conditionally Accept, Low Accept, or Accept."

Why It's Great

There are many reasons why HotPads' Credit Checks, powered by TransUnion, is so beneficial:

• Quick & Easy: No waiting for approvals or documentation
  
• Comprehensive Data: You gain full access to credit and criminal reports
  
• Flexible Terms: You pays per use; no set-up or membership fees
  
• Prompt Results: The custom reports and leasing recommendations arrive in your inbox in minutes.
  
• Flexible Fees: You decide whether you will cover the reduced $25 fee or if the applicant will pay it.
  
• Joint Tenant Recommendations: You will receive a single leasing recommendation regardless of how many renters or co-signers have applied

Get Started Now!