German applications run on paper. The Mieterselbstauskunft states income. Three payslips support it. Kontoauszüge prove the money arrived.
SCHUFA covers debts, not income. Landlords pair a clean SCHUFA with statements showing net pay landing monthly and rent leaving on time.
Cold rent math decides. Net monthly income near three times the Kaltmiete passes most private landlords. Berlin and Munich competition demands complete files first viewing.
Expats substitute smartly. Work contract plus recent foreign statements plus blocked-account or savings balances bridge the SCHUFA gap.
Convert Kontoauszüge to Excel once. Highlight salary lines and prior rent debits. Attach the sheet behind the Selbstauskunft.