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Hi
This has happened to us twice now. Ring around and try different real estates until you find someone that will let you sign a waiver to rent without viewing... you can do it .. we have twice due to distance and no contacts.

I made sure I had my stuff read, rental recipets, references lined up, even letters from real estates, property managers. Have yourself set up with PDF files to email a t the drop of a hat. Ask them to speak to the landlord ad
Be polite and kind on the phone, don't freak out, send them a photo of you and the kids.

This is difficult but it has been done it is a matter of finding a property manager that cares and a lot of ringing wround.
6 months is standard for new leases now. Then they will ket you sign a 12. Let them know this is fine as you are agreeing to ake it without viewing. Don't wrgue they will put you in the too hard basket.

Good luck and honestly have all your personal info ready to email even on the phone so you aren't just an enquiry they can relste to you as a person.

Gl