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Joe Hawkins | Hawkins Real Estate Company

Apply for a Rental Property

Complete the rental application and submit all required documents to Joe@HawkinsRealty.com.

📄 Download Rental Application

Review the application instructions below. Payment instructions are provided further down the page.

My Application Process

Step 1: Complete the Rental Application

Click the button below to complete our secure rental application. A separate application is required for each adult applicant (18+). Adult children who are full-time students do not need to complete an application.

Step 2: Submit Required Documents

Email all required documents to Joe@HawkinsRealty.com or upload them using the form below.

Income Verification Requirements

  • Employed Applicants: Submit your two most recent pay stubs showing current income.
  • Self-Employed Applicants: Submit the first two pages of your last two years of IRS Form 1040 tax returns (full returns are not required), along with three months of bank statements showing income deposits.
  • Rental Assistance: Please provide voucher information or any applicable rental assistance documentation.

These documents help us verify income fairly and efficiently for all applicants.

Step 3: Application Fee

The application fee is $50 per adult applicant. Application fees are non-refundable.

⚠ Please do NOT submit payment until you receive instructions from us.

Once your application has been reviewed and we are ready to proceed with credit and background screening, we will contact you and provide payment instructions.

Accepted payment methods include: Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, and Credit Card (via Stripe).

Payment links and QR codes are provided below.

Step 4: Application Processing

Please allow approximately 2–3 business days for processing.

Applications received late on Friday may not be reviewed until Monday.

If additional information is needed, we will contact you promptly.

Once all required documentation has been reviewed and application fees are paid, we will complete the credit and background screening process.

If approved, we will begin preparing your lease agreement and provide instructions for signing and move-in.

At lease signing, you will typically be required to pay:

  • First month's rent
  • Security deposit (typically equal to one month's rent)
✓ Please ensure funds are available when your application is approved. Most payments are made through Zelle, direct deposit, or online payment systems. Detailed payment instructions will be provided at that time.

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💳 Application Fee Payment

$50 Per Adult Applicant

Once instructed to proceed, choose any payment method below. Please include the applicant's full name with your payment whenever possible.

Zelle

Send payment to:

240-793-2485

Venmo

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@Joseph-Hawkins-98

Cash App

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Stripe

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Important: Application fees are non-refundable. Please do not submit payment until instructed to do so.

Frequently Asked Questions

⏳ How Long Does the Rental Application Process Take?

Once we receive your completed application and all required supporting documents, most applications are reviewed within 2 business days. Applications are processed during normal business hours and are not reviewed on weekends.

We will contact you promptly if additional information is needed or when a decision has been made.

👥 Can Multiple People Apply Together?

Yes. Every adult applicant (18 years of age or older) must complete a separate rental application.

The application includes a co-applicant section for households applying together. If there are more than two adult applicants in the household, please contact us for additional instructions.

💳 Can I Pay the Application Fee Immediately?

No. Please wait until we instruct you to submit payment.

We review applications first. If we identify an issue that prevents us from moving forward, you won't be charged an application fee unnecessarily.

Application fees are only collected when we are ready to proceed with credit and background screening.

🏡 Why Apply Through Hawkins Real Estate Company?

✅ Clear Application Requirements
✅ No Surprise Fees
✅ Fast Communication
✅ Responsive Local Management
✅ Trusted Real Estate Professionals
✅ Straightforward Leasing Process

We respect your time and strive to make the rental application process simple, transparent, and stress-free from start to finish.

Questions?
Joe Hawkins
📞 240-793-2485
✉️ Joe@HawkinsRealty.com

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