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Nowadays, we get cash back on groceries, and home products, and everything else under the sun. So, what's stopping us from getting cash back on rent , as well? 

The cost of rent has gone up a whopping 31.61% over the past decade. People are looking (now more than ever) to navigate the rental market. It's tough out there now that apartment prices have become so unattainable. 

Our team at Lighthouse is here to help you out. We're reimagining the rental market. Now, tenants can make a little bank while paying their rent (which can be super expensive in certain areas).

So, let's get into explaining our cash back service! 😍 

Our cash back service is super user-friendly. And before you say anything- no, it's not as easy as activating your Google Chrome cash back extension. But nothing that involves renting ever is. 😜

Get cash back through Lighthouse using these 3 steps. Or skip to the end to see how you can secure it in your application.

1. Find an apartment that offers cash back 

Use our search tools to find an apartment. You'll have to enter the following details: 

▪️  Pick from a list which prompts relate to your renting background

▪️  Basic contact information (Name, phone number, email address)

Once completed, a map of apartments will pop up. All units will be listed on the right-hand bar. The apartment name, along with its amenities and cash back amounts are also shown.

Sort the results by price or cash back value. You can also make a wishlist of the apartments you're eyeing by clicking the heart! 😍

We always recommend potential renters to view or tour the units they're interested in. it's never just about the apartment (even though that's the biggest component of renting). Touring the rental unit will let you get a feel for the building, landlord, neighborhood, and other tenants. 

You'll also be able to do in-unit inspections and test things out. It's hard to see the details of an apartment when you don't view it in-person. 

Additionally, tours are the perfect opportunity to ask questions. Whether big or small- if a question pops in your head, ASK IT! It's always better to have too much information on a place than to leave with your questions unanswered. A bonus would be to talk to other tenants in the building. That way you'll get an inside scoop on what it's like to live there!

So, you've found an apartment that interests you. Now the excitement begins. Be sure to submit an application as quickly as possible. The rental market has been very competitive over the past two years. Some rental units get snatched up in a matter of hours. 

You'll want to gather the appropriate documentation and fill out the application. We just want to make a note- we don't recommend applying to an apartment you're not set on. We understand that the market can be a little hectic. Nonetheless, rental applications take time, effort, and money. Conserve that for a unit you love! 

Once you've picked, viewed, and signed your apartment lease, you're ready to start! 

All you have to do is connect your bank information to Lighthouse. And that's that! You'll be ready to receive that extra cash once you move in. 

If you're nervous about putting your bank details online, don't worry. Our team definitely didn't forget how scary the internet is. We use Plaid to keep EVERYONE'S information safe. No selling bank info to third-party enterprises or hacking here! 

3. Reap the rewards of being an awesome tenant 

There ya have it! You can get that rent cash back in no time! 

We have over 7,000 buildings to choose from, some offering up to $1,200 in earnings! So, there's plenty of room to save some money. 🙌

We can all admit that rent has gotten far too expensive. We're trying to fix that. Find out how to get cash back on rent with Lighthouse.

Has renting become too expensive? Find out how to get cash back on rent with Lighthouse.

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