Review and gather everything you need before starting your application.

• All persons 18 years or older residing in the home must submit their own application. Applications will be grouped together once submitted. 

• Applicants must provide two valid forms of identification before we can move forward with screening. We prefer an Identification Card/Drivers License and Social Security Card. Birth certificate will suffice as proof of identification if necessary. 

• Applicants must provide proof of income which includes at least 3 months of most recent paystubs. We prefer applicants to be employed for at least 12 consecutive months. Tax returns or job contracts will also suffice as proof of income. Self-employed applicants must provide previous years W2.  

• Applicants must provide a valid email address for their current employer to retrieve employment verification. 

• If a co-signer is requested, they must have above a 700 credit score and make, minimum, 4X the monthly rental amount. Applicants must provide a valid email address for their current or past landlords to retrieve rental verification. 

Applications are completed online. If you want to submit a paper application, please note that the application fee will be $100.

• Go to Residential Availability or Commercial Availability, find the property the applicant wishes to apply for, and click Apply Now. 

• A $75 non-refundable application fee is due at the time of submitting their application online. If applicant submits a paper application, an additional $25 will be due upon turning it in.  

• Application fees can be paid with Visa, Mastercard, JCB or Discover branded credit & debit cards from any country. * American Express, Gift Card and Prepaid Cards are not accepted. 

• Applicants must enter a valid and current email address and phone number on their application. Valid communication is important to process applications in a timely manor. 

• To help ensure ALL of Future Residents understand our pet and animal-related policies, we use a third-party screening service and require EVERYONE to complete a profile regardless if you have a pet or not. 

• If you are unable to attach any documents when completing your application online, you may bring them to the office or email them to [email protected].

Have you viewed the property yet? All applicants must view the property in person before placing a deposit.

• Once an application is submitted, a leasing agent will reach out via email regarding the status of their application. The email will either include an approval, a denial, instructions if additional information is needed to make a decision, or if further review is required. 

• We process multiple applications on all available properties until a deposit is received. We ask applicants to respond in a timely manner.

• Approvals are based on credit, background check, income/length at job, and rental verification from previous landlords. 

• The following items can cause applicants to be denied or require an additional deposit in order to get an approval - student loans in delinquent status, back child support, credit report, background report, and bad rental history such as evictions, broken leases, or past due balances with previous landlords.

• Applications are valid for 90 days. FBM will move applications to other available properties if the applicant does not secure the first home they inquired about. 

Once you receive an Approval you will need to pay the deposit before the home can be held for you.

Please note * there may be multiple approved applicants on the same property. The home will be held for the applicant who brings their deposit in first.

• Approved Applicant will bring the security deposit and valid ID to our office at 106 S. Dallas St, Ennis, TX 75119.

• The security deposit must be paid with certified funds (money order, cash, cashier's check). 

• If the Approved Applicant needs to mail in their deposit, please call 972-878-7368 and let our team know. We prefer deposits to be paid in person so we can introduce ourselves to future residents!

• Once the Approved Applicant's security deposit is receipted, they will schedule their Move-In Meeting within 14 days.

• Move-In Meetings must be scheduled Monday-Friday between 9 am - 4 pm.

• The lease agreement will be emailed to all applicants within 2-3 business days following their Deposit Meeting.  

Ready to meet your Property Manager? We are so excited to welcome  you home.

• The lease agreement must be signed by all parties prior to the scheduled Move-In Meeting. 

• If the Approved Applicant changes their mind or fails to sign their lease within the 14 day period, their deposit will NOT be refunded. 

• The first rent payment must be paid with certified funds (money order, cash, cashier's check). 

• The second month's rent will be pro-rated if applicable, and online payments will be accepted through the Tenant Portal.

• Proof of Renters Insurance is required. If declaration page is not provided by the time of Move-In Meeting, the resident will be charged FBMs Renters Liability Insurance.