Count the Cost – Renter Affordability Scorecard

Know Before You Sign.

Found a place you love? Before you fill out that application, make sure you can actually afford it — all of it. Count the Cost is a renter affordability scorecard designed to help you assess any rental property against your real financial picture, so you move in with confidence and without surprises.

This one-page digital tool walks you through the full cost of a property — not just the rent. From move-in fees and monthly expenses to property requirements and your own qualifying criteria, Count the Cost gives you a clear, honest score before you commit.

What's Included

• Rental property fee breakdown (security deposit, first/last month, pet fees, utilities, etc.)
• Property requirements checklist (income requirements, credit score, rental history)
• Renter criteria self-assessment to see where you stand
• Affordability score to help you decide: apply, negotiate, or keep looking

How It Works

After purchase, you'll receive an instant digital download — no waiting, no shipping. Open the PDF, fill it in for any property you're considering, and know exactly where you stand before you sign.

Please note: Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are final and non-refundable.