Legends Property Management

Prospective tenants should be reminded of the old adage, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." There are scammers who scour the internet looking for properties. The re-list the property themselves at a greatly reduced rate, e.g. If the house normally rents for $2000 per month they'll list it for $1200, then ask you to send the security deposit to another country, usually Africa, because they're a missionary. They'll ask for it to be send on a preloaded credit card or via Western Union (not easily traceable and doesn't violate postal laws) and as soon as they receive it they'll mail you the keys. Receiving the keys never happens and you've just "donated" $1200 to someone who doesn't like to work. Only slightly worse than having the government take it out of your check right? Be careful. Make sure you're dealing with an actual, licensed real estate company. Real companies will normally ask for a check or credit card to run the initial credit and background check and a cashier's check that you drop off at the office for the first payment.