Cash back. What’s the catch?

Lightkeepers are licensed, trained real estate professionals that help personalize your search experience. They’re friendly guides who support you each step of the way— from constructing an initial list of potential aparment matches, to setting up tours, from applying for the rental you love, and ultimately getting you cash back! Lightkeepers are equipped with the latest tools and powerful data to help you find the home you’re after.

Finding an apartment can be hard. Let’s expand your search or refine your criteria. Speak to your Lightkeeper and let them know what you’re looking for. We’ll do whatever it takes to find you the right apartment with cash back.

Lighthouse offers listings at thousands of apartments. However, this is not fully inclusive of the entire market, especially in some cities. If you happen to stumble upon a building you’re interested in, let us know. We might be able to work with the rental and still get you cash back. You can help us grow the network.

Unfortunately, you must choose who you want to work with. You can only add one active referral to your application. Lighthouse tends to offer more cash back than any other service, but the choice is yours.

If you have a broken lease, a previous eviction, bad credit, or any other history, you might know how hard getting accepted is. Lighthouse is here to help. We have a thorough database of aparments that work with most backgrounds. In fact, it’s a big focus of ours to find a home for everyone. We are even piloting some beta programs to help your search. Talk to your Lightkeeper.

Lighthouse primarily works with apartment complexes for 12+ month leases. We also work with single family homes and will continue to expand our offering. Our network has over 9,000 listings and growing.

Yes, occasionally. However, any cash back is on a lease by lease basis. Talk to your Lightkeeper to narrow your search for those that are short-term friendly.

Not explicitly. However, most apartments work with third parties that will furnish your apartment. Let us know and we can share our recommendations.

Yes. The Lighthouse app is available on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Check it out!

There is no catch. You just have to add Lighthouse to your application as your referral – and be a good tenant. That’s it!

Absolutely not. We provide cash back to renters by sharing what we earn from placing renters in apartments. Other rental sites keep those earnings. But we do it differently – and better – by changing how people rent and save.

Once your application has been approved, we will send you a link where you can easily pick up your cash back payment. You will have the option to select a bank transfer, a prepaid Visa card, a charity donation, or gift cards from hundreds of popular stores. We make picking up cash back as easy and as trustworthy as possible.

We no longer offer the ability to receive monthly payments. All cash back will be paid after we are able to confirm your lease with the apartment and after you move into your new home.

Once your referral has been confirmed by the apartment and you move in, we will process the payment after you connect your bank account. Sometimes, the payment can take up to a few days. Future monthly payments will be initiated on the first of each month. Congrats on your new home.

Congrats! Let us know which apartment you’re interested in, by either applying on the Lighthouse website or talking to your Lightkeeper. After that, we will connect you to the building and make sure you’re eligible for cash back.

You will be able to apply through an online portal for most apartments. Don’t forget to include Lighthouse as a referral on your application. After you apply, tell your Lightkeeper and we’ll confirm the referral. Once approved, we will send you a link to set up your cash back.

Don’t worry. Apartment data is tricky, and there’s a chance our data is wrong. You pay whatever rent the apartment building is asking. We recommend you always go directly to the apartment’s own website. Our Lightkeepers are also happy to confirm any prices with the apartment.

Let us know your immediate needs and our Lightkeepers will band together to get you into a new place as quickly as possible. You just need to have your ducks in a row for the application process. Contact a Lightkeeper and let them know your situation and desired move date. They’ll do their best to fast track your search and application with the building.

Whenever you’re ready, talk to your Lightkeeper or request a tour through the Lighthouse website. Your Lightkeeper will act as your personal concierge service. They will ask questions, help you find availabilities, and schedule all of your tours. If you ever need to cancel or reschedule, they’ll be there for you.

Most apartments have a section on the application that asks, “how did you hear about us?” Usually, you select from dropdown options, such as “Lighthouse,” “Locating Service,” “Apartment Locator,” “Other.” If there is a spot to write-in a name, make sure to include your Lightkeeper. This way, the apartment knows Lighthouse sent you. Check our helpful page here for the top ways to add Lighthouse to your application.

This is the part you don’t want to miss. You need to write in Lighthouse as your referral source to get cash back. If you don’t, the property manager won’t pay us, and then we can’t pay you. If this happens, message your Lightkeeper and we’ll see what we can do.