1. Create a Housing Resource List
Map the Housing List

2. What Information Should I Keep on a Housing List?
Suggestions?
Ideas?
Format? (spreadsheet? database?)
Searchable/Sortable?
Who will access the list and how?

3. Suggestions…What I Include
Rental History
References
Criminal History
RSO’s Accepted
Section 8 Accepted
Bedrooms (number)
Landlord/Property Type
Phone
Office Address
Web Address
Provided By (where did I get it)
Area (County)
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Unit Type (SFD, Apt)
Complex/Agency Name
Bedrooms (number)
Price Range (High/Low)
Known Stipulation (seniors only, income)
Minimum Income (4x rent)
Credit History

4. Ideas Format Search/Sort Accessing the List
Use Drop Boxes to regulate information
Format
Excel will work but this type of information is really meant for a spreadsheet
Access would be better but setting up a database is time consuming
Search/Sort
You need to be able to reduce the list to usable information for each participant
Accessing the List
Electronic, Paper or Both
What are users skill level with the software

5. The List… brief overview
Drop boxes
Sorting information
Limiting search by hiding unneeded cells
Landlord & Unit List - training presentation.xlsx

6. Mapping the List – MAPLINE.COM
Why Map it?
It’s free
It’s easy
Creates another search option
Save a lot of time when location is the #1 priority
You can invite other users
Locate weaknesses in coverage area
Locate clusters in coverage area

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Questions?

17. DESCENT
SAFE &
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