They're tenants cuz (by NE [PA]) Aug 12, 2016 10:39 AM
They're tenants cuz (by John... [MI]) Aug 12, 2016 10:41 AM
They're tenants cuz (by S i d [MO]) Aug 12, 2016 11:19 AM
They're tenants cuz (by NE [PA]) Aug 12, 2016 11:22 AM
They're tenants cuz (by LivetheDream [AZ]) Aug 12, 2016 11:37 AM
They're tenants cuz (by LoriC [CO]) Aug 12, 2016 12:03 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Landlord ofthe Flies [TX]) Aug 12, 2016 12:18 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Jim in O C [CA]) Aug 12, 2016 12:19 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Vee [OH]) Aug 12, 2016 12:31 PM
They're tenants cuz (by S i d [MO]) Aug 12, 2016 12:35 PM
They're tenants cuz (by RB [MI]) Aug 12, 2016 1:08 PM
They're tenants cuz (by John... [MI]) Aug 12, 2016 1:25 PM
They're tenants cuz (by WMH [NC]) Aug 12, 2016 1:27 PM
They're tenants cuz (by AllyM [NJ]) Aug 12, 2016 1:39 PM
They're tenants cuz (by LL in LA [LA]) Aug 12, 2016 2:16 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Ken [NY]) Aug 12, 2016 2:58 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Jay [CA]) Aug 12, 2016 4:51 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Hippd [KY]) Aug 12, 2016 5:35 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Laura [MD]) Aug 12, 2016 5:52 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Laura [MD]) Aug 12, 2016 6:12 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Laura [MD]) Aug 12, 2016 6:17 PM
They're tenants cuz (by NE [PA]) Aug 12, 2016 6:34 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Rocking Bear [FL]) Aug 12, 2016 9:42 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Roy [AL]) Aug 13, 2016 3:47 AM
They're tenants cuz (by tryan [MA]) Aug 13, 2016 5:25 AM
They're tenants cuz (by plenty [MO]) Aug 13, 2016 5:35 AM
They're tenants cuz (by Blue [IL]) Aug 13, 2016 6:49 AM
They're tenants cuz (by BillS [CO]) Aug 13, 2016 6:57 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Aug 13, 2016 7:42 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Barbara [VA]) Aug 14, 2016 5:12 AM
They're tenants cuz (by Amy [MO]) Aug 14, 2016 4:17 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Janet [KY]) Aug 14, 2016 10:01 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Susan [OH]) Aug 16, 2016 6:04 AM
They're tenants cuz (by Bill [KY]) Aug 17, 2016 5:12 PM
They're tenants cuz (by Sparky [PA]) Aug 18, 2016 4:36 AM
They're tenants cuz (by Hippd [KY]) Aug 18, 2016 8:11 AM
They're tenants cuz (by mike [CA]) Aug 20, 2016 5:05 PM
They're tenants cuz (by del [MD]) Aug 20, 2016 6:50 PM
They're tenants cuz (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 10:39 AM Message:
Fill in the blank.
Have fun with it.
--70.192.xxx.xx |
They're tenants cuz (by John... [MI]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 10:41 AM Message:
...because of the inability to delay gratification.
...because of overpriced rent-to-own places.
...because of Payday Loan places.
(And all three of those are really just the first one over and over again.)
- John...
--207.241.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by S i d [MO]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 11:19 AM Message:
...because they're saving up money to buy a house for all cash.
Two inspiring stories of tenants!
daveramsey.com/blog/video-the-house-that-cash-bought
getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/01/23/how-we-paid-cash-for-our-first-home/ --173.19.xx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 11:22 AM Message:
It really though read, "They're LIFELONG tenants cuz..."
Not enough room for that. --70.192.xxx.xx |
They're tenants cuz (by LivetheDream [AZ]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 11:37 AM Message:
Cause, 80" TV set. Rent to own! --24.121.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by LoriC [CO]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 12:03 PM Message:
cuz, in my mind, like, the rent being paid is the LAST thing of importance in my life. . . I like, NEED a new phone, video game, 70" TV, . . . . --65.114.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Landlord ofthe Flies [TX]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 12:18 PM Message:
Because the government doesn't provide free houses, just free rent. --99.125.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Jim in O C [CA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 12:19 PM Message:
A dirt bike, jet skies or camper are more important. When I worked in the aero-space industry in the 60's I had an office mate that bought a house full of monster size furniture. He was going to buy a house when the furniture was paid off. Five years later houses had gone up 40% in price and he was still making furniture payments. --108.196.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 12:31 PM Message:
They are tenants cause the water heater wont run from stuff at the vaping store.
They are tenants cause nobody would have this many animals except the zoo.
They have this many animals because the animals are unable to distinguish grammer errors or profanity abuse. --76.188.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by S i d [MO]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 12:35 PM Message:
Well, if you want to throw in "lifelong," I'll take another stab...
My aunt has never owned a home and she's been single all her life. While independent, she never wanted to have to fix anything and/or deal with contractors, mowing, etc. Long term, I don't know how well this is going to work out for her, but up to this stage in life (mid 70s), it's gone okay.
Of course, there's the traditional, "they spend all their money on booze, cigs, and drugs" thoughts, but some folks just prefer not to be tied down to a piece of dirt. Then there's places like NYC where owning is above the means of many residents, so it's rent or move.
One big Pro about renting is you can buy out your lease or give notice if on M2M and be out the door tomorrow. There's a degree of freedom to that which some folks find appealing. --173.19.xx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by RB [MI]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 1:08 PM Message:
cuz, we do not like to clean up after ourselves (80%)
so we move ( on average of 1-3 years) because the place just
aint as clean as it used to be (at Move in) and we think
that it would be fun to stick it to the Landlord
(by leaving damages and debt) because we are envious and
jealous of him (because he is so rich) and He was a
Slumlord any way. (as they are loading the pick up truck
headed for the next clean rental.
Sometimes I think a Lobotomy would be cheaper.
--24.180.xxx.x |
They're tenants cuz (by John... [MI]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 1:25 PM Message:
I think Sid is missing the fun of this post. The intent wasn't to find that 1-2% that is the "exception to the rule." Based on all of the other responses, I think most of us knew exactly who NE was referring to. :)
- John...
--207.241.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 1:27 PM Message:
"Because the government doesn't provide free houses, just free rent." Good one!
--173.22.xx.xx |
They're tenants cuz (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 1:39 PM Message:
the husband opened a restaurant and lost the house
they are too weird and emotional for anyone to want to marry them
too much money went to vacations and bingo
the husband got sick and died and only one income left
LGBT couple with low income
divorce and too weird to find another guy
--73.33.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by LL in LA [LA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 2:16 PM Message:
They don't want the responsibility of home ownership...
The homes they can afford are in areas they wouldn't want to live in (read: for the most part "uninteresting and far from the fun")...
They don't want to put down roots, and wish for the freedom to move more easily...
There are good, respectable people who rent too! Just wanted to up that out there. --108.252.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Ken [NY]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 2:58 PM Message:
Because NE is keeping them down --24.25.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Jay [CA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 4:51 PM Message:
Because paying bills on time is for other people. --65.160.xx.x |
They're tenants cuz (by Hippd [KY]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 5:35 PM Message:
Cause the man is keeping them down =) --74.132.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Laura [MD]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 5:52 PM Message:
They are either in a life phase where renting makes sense or they make consistent bad choices. --108.48.xx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Laura [MD]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 6:12 PM Message:
I think it boils down to an inability to delay gratification. If they want something and there is a way to get it now, they go for it even if it means it will hurt their ability to reach longer term goals. I want a big screen TV today, so i will get it from rent a center. I will end up paying 3 times more for that rent a center TV than if I saved the rent a center payments and purchased the TV a year latter. I will also spend on things, not pay my credit card bill and make home ownership out of reach forever because I ruin my credit. --108.48.xx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Laura [MD]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 6:17 PM Message:
Ditto favorite response...because the government does't provide free houses'. FYI...my local Sec. 8 office has (but not really active now) a program where section 8 tenants can purchase a house. However during the last housing downturn so many of them lost the house, they said at a commission meeting that some folks are not cut out for home ownership. --108.48.xx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 6:34 PM Message:
Ken, you are correct. I do send them up your way and let them know how easy-going you are! Haha --50.32.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Rocking Bear [FL]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2016 9:42 PM Message:
Because their family won't deal with them anymore. --71.1.xx.xx |
They're tenants cuz (by Roy [AL]) Posted on: Aug 13, 2016 3:47 AM Message:
My tenants prefer to make payments on late model Cadillac Esclades rather than make mortgage payments on a house that cost less than their car. --68.62.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by tryan [MA]) Posted on: Aug 13, 2016 5:25 AM Message:
Cuz they don't understand the purpose of BIRTH CONTROL. --73.249.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by plenty [MO]) Posted on: Aug 13, 2016 5:35 AM Message:
they're tenants cuz they are in a season of their life where it makes sense to rent. --173.108.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Blue [IL]) Posted on: Aug 13, 2016 6:49 AM Message:
They can't manage their money. It really is that simple.
When I had little money as single mom, I rented a super cheap no frills apt. No air; I was told at showing that the stovetop worked but the oven didn't. It wasn't filthy but hadn't been cleaned. An inch of mouse turds in the closet.
My dad put in a used ceiling fan in the living room and in the heat of the summer we slept on the floor under it.
I didn't have a phone for the first 2 years. No cell phones then of course. It was $55 to have service turned on and I just didn't have it.
Of course there are the people who choose to rent v buying and I have had several of those.
But that is not the point of this post! --66.87.xx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by BillS [CO]) Posted on: Aug 13, 2016 6:57 PM Message:
because they have $150k to $250K in student loans. --73.34.xxx.xx |
They're tenants cuz (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Posted on: Aug 13, 2016 7:42 PM Message:
They are life long tenants because they can't buy a place that comes with all utilities paid. --72.23.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Barbara [VA]) Posted on: Aug 14, 2016 5:12 AM Message:
Because every time a misshap affects them they expect strangers, such as the landlord, to help them out. No sense of self reliance. --198.223.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Amy [MO]) Posted on: Aug 14, 2016 4:17 PM Message:
Because they have to have the biggest and best of everything you can put in a house. But not the house.
Because the newest cell phone, TV, etc came out today. And yesterday.
Because they think their reputation relies on the car they drive
Because of addictions they cannot kick.
Because they cannot say no to anything
Many don't know how to fix anything. Don't like expenses to fix things, so they just throw it out and buy new. Many don't have simple math skills to balance their budget,if they've ever had one. Others are born into families of drama, and love the thrill of adrenaline that comes after yelling after the 5th bill collector.
They love starting over, and over, and over.
They are tenants because they don't know how to be anything else.
Without tenants though, We'd be screwed. Would never live with em, but can't live without em! God bless em!
--107.77.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Janet [KY]) Posted on: Aug 14, 2016 10:01 PM Message:
Because being a tenant means they can skip out on their bill and mismanage their money. One of my tenants thought it was more important to continue making payments on a
large SUV, Another one thought it more important to pay
rent-a-center for a new washer / dryer and all of them
thought it was more important to pay $100 for cell phone service or satellite t.v. rather than having a house payment.
One tenant that told me they were now buying a house, received a delinquent tax notice the next year, sent to my rent home mail box. --74.236.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Susan [OH]) Posted on: Aug 16, 2016 6:04 AM Message:
Because the light bulbs keep burning out and it is easier to move than to replace the burnt out bulbs! --76.189.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by Bill [KY]) Posted on: Aug 17, 2016 5:12 PM Message:
My tenant pool is more in line with Sid's response, all college grads with good jobs saving money to buy a house. With that said, there are so many people on the the taxpayer dole due to their own incompetence...I hope they stay home this election year.
P.S. Sid, I love your positivity and your insight. Glad you're back. --24.26.xx.xx |
They're tenants cuz (by Sparky [PA]) Posted on: Aug 18, 2016 4:36 AM Message:
They are just starting out in life. You have to crawl before you walk. I was a tenant before I was a homeowner. I was a homeowner before I became a landlord. They are evolving. --97.41.xx.xx |
They're tenants cuz (by Hippd [KY]) Posted on: Aug 18, 2016 8:11 AM Message:
I think many missed the potential humor of this post =) --74.132.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by mike [CA]) Posted on: Aug 20, 2016 5:05 PM Message:
because someone has to buy our houses for us!
there are many good reasons to rent, and i am glad to help them stay for the longest time possible. --24.25.xxx.xxx |
They're tenants cuz (by del [MD]) Posted on: Aug 20, 2016 6:50 PM Message:
Because my 50 year old ex tenant would rather live on pot and beer than provide for his family. His kids did not even have bed sheets or bed frames. They slept on bare mattresses filthy with body oil and sweat. Sad for the kids. --96.234.xxx.xx |
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