Daughter is moving to DC area to share apartment with uni friend. They need to be near Metro because they don't have car. Looking at Arlington.
Daughter found a fully furnished 2 bed condo being offered for $1100 a month. Has been in email correspondence with owner a 43 year old, female construction engineer living and working in the UK. She claims wants to find a good reliable tenant and that is why she is offering it a such a low rent. She has the keys with her in UK and she says she has no one in the US to show the place prior to making contract to rent.
Says she is willing to meet with me personally in the UK before contract and money passes to prove it is not a scam. How is my meeting with this woman going to prove that it is not a scam?
I would prefer if they worked it out through a proper letting agent (realtor) in the DC area. That way there is a 3rd party that can confirm the property is truly hers to let out.