how to check if a rental property is legit

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To check if a rental property is legit, verify the landlord's identity and ownership through the local tax assessor's website, use Google Maps and reverse image searches to confirm the listing is real, and always tour the property in person before paying anything. Other red flags include unusually low rent, pressure to act quickly, and requests for payment via untraceable methods like gift cards or wire transfers.