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Everyone knows that its more difficult to get financed for a car loan when you dont have any credit or you have bad credit. Financing options are out there, but, often, theyre through predatory lenders. This article explains some of the things to watch out for when seeking a bad credit or no credit car loan:

Buy-Here-Pay-Here Car Lots

Buy-here-pay-here car lots can seem appealing when youre struggling to get approved for a car loan. However, these loans generally come with high interest rates and prepayment penalties. Additionally, most of these dealerships only report to a credit bureau when youve defaulted on your loan. The cars are generally used, and the dealership usually charges more than the blue book value for the cars. Buy-here-pay-here financing is best avoided if possible.

High Pre-Payment Penalties

Predatory lenders like to include things in their contracts that make it nearly impossible for you to refinance your loan. One of these things is a high pre-payment penalty. When you refinance your loan, you pay the remaining balance in one lump sum, and, if your contract includes pre-payment penalties, youll have to pay that amount in addition to your principal balance. This could keep you from refinancing if you later discover that youve entered into a contract with unreasonable loan terms.

High Interest Rates

Even though you have bad or no credit, you should still be able to get a decent interest rate. Because car loans are secured, the interest rates are better than those on unsecured loans. Shop around before signing any contract. Make sure to know what interest rates other companies are willing to give you before choosing one lender, even if that lender swears that you wont find a better interest rate.

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I have encountered many vacation home owners who rent without a written contract. They do so at their own risk. Although the majority of vacation renters are very good, and go out of there way to keep your property in order, it just takes one bad renter incident or one misunderstanding that can really spell trouble.

For example, I had an experience where 12 people showed up to rent an island rental home that only specified an occupancy limit of 6 in the advertising and contract. A dozen people in a smaller place can put a lot of wear and tear on the property, not to mention utility use. If there had not been an occupancy limit in the contract, it would have been more difficult to enforce, and ask the additional people to find another place. Another reason to have an occupancy limit is to restrict large parties in the vacation home. You many not want renters to hold parties of fifty people in your 4-6 capacity person home for weddings, reunions, etc.

Rely on personal experiences to help customize your contract. I did have a short-term renter once who re-arranged the furniture around and put all the knickknacks in the closet. It was a hassle to move everything back to its original order. Now I include the phrase in our contracts, re-arranging the furniture or decor is not allowed.

As owner of the vacation homes rental website, http://www.rentals2remember.com I thought it was important to provide contract tips that may be beneficial to property owners. All rental agreements may differ a little, but there are some items that should be essential to your vacation rental contract:

Payment Terms
Security Deposit & Refund Policy
Cancellation Policy (to include no-shows, late arrivals & early departures)
Check-in and Check-out times
Occupancy Limit
Care of Property, Furniture, Appliances (dont move furniture around)
Cleaning Policy, Trash Removal
Policy of Keeping Home Secure (locked when away)
Other considerations might be a pet policy or a smoking policy.

I recommend that you always consult with an attorney first to review your rental contract to make sure it is in compliance with local and state government regulations or any association regulations, and to make sure it covers all necessary issues to protect yourself as a property owner.

Tamara Camden, author, is owner of the global vacation home rentals website, http://www.rentals2remember.com