Rent and buy as an immigrant
A practical guide to co-living in the USA for new immigrants: costs by city, what operators accept instead of credit history, how to find and evaluate spaces, the real trade-offs, and when to move on to a traditional lease.
What US landlords can and cannot ask immigrants about their SSN, ITIN, and immigration status — plus the practical alternatives that get you into a lease without a Social Security Number.
Complete ITIN mortgage guide for 2026. How to buy a house in the U.S. without a green card or SSN—requirements, down payments, lenders, and step-by-step process explained.
Bank of America's Down Payment Grant gives up to $10,000 to eligible first-time buyers. Learn if you qualify and how to apply as an immigrant.