Wish we would have read the reviews and generic re...

Wish we would have read the reviews and generic responses from the company before ever bothering to deal with re360 (They answer the phone in a different name)

We were so excited to find such a beautiful house, we have been looking for months. Granted it wasn't in the best neighborhood ( I call it beltzallenhoovertown) and felt $850 for a 2 bedroom was a bit much (noticed the overpriced for neighborhood reviews) but it was back in Pittsburgh and quite perfect for our family.

When seeing the house we asked about a pet deposit (as it said pet friendly) and was told she would look into it. We continued our tour and I fell in love with the house. Front and side covered porch, charming back yard. I was looking forward to planting a garden with my children, playing on the porch, listening to the rain fall.

We return to their office to fill out the application. We fill out 2 apps (2 adults applying) for $40 each. Unfortunately our credit scores are lacking (those things will haunt you, darn school loans). So they ask if we can get a cosigner. We do. So we pay another app fee for our cosigner. We are approved. I'm so excited.

The lease was emailed to us to sign. We read through and see the pet fee is $850 plus $75 per month. What??? I've never in my life paid more than $300 for a pet fee or $25 per month and certainly never both.

Now our rent for a 2 bedroom in beltzallenhoovertown is $925. We say goodbye. The company says we will call the owners and see if we can get them to come down. They get back to us saying it's the $850 deposit and $35 monthly. Still insane but I really want this house so I say ok.

The next day we are set to sign the lease and are told it's back to the original $850 plus $75 a month. Excuse me what??? Goodbye again.

Later I leave a 1 star review, no explanation, just a 1 star. 10 minutes later they are calling with the Original offer. Why I said ok is beyond me but I did.

The next morning they call and claim the owner of the house won't rent to us because we left a 1 star review of their company. I mention that we paid $120 in app fees, were deceived about prices and then lied to about what the bottom line rent would be. I was told if I took down my one star they would refund my money.(I was bribed with my own money) So I changed it. Never said I wouldn't change it back and now I've added an explanation.

Now my money is back in my account and I've blocked this company from being able to make future transactions (wouldn't put it past them to try)

Please save yourself the frustration and heartache of thinking you found a home through them. Read the rest of these reviews. If you are considering letting them manage your property I encourage you to just be an independent landlord, someone with honesty and integrity that wants to help people rather than deceive and try to manipulate.

I guess my search continues...such a letdown.