Prospective sad stories (by LiTX [TX]) Apr 17, 2018 8:23 PM
Prospective sad stories (by moby [IN]) Apr 17, 2018 8:38 PM
Prospective sad stories (by 1Gr81 [NC]) Apr 17, 2018 8:45 PM
Prospective sad stories (by LiTX [TX]) Apr 17, 2018 8:50 PM
Prospective sad stories (by Jason [VA]) Apr 18, 2018 4:00 AM
Prospective sad stories (by Pat [VA]) Apr 18, 2018 4:40 AM
Prospective sad stories (by NE [PA]) Apr 18, 2018 4:41 AM
Prospective sad stories (by WMH [NC]) Apr 18, 2018 4:46 AM
Prospective sad stories (by S i d [MO]) Apr 18, 2018 5:09 AM
Prospective sad stories (by Skunk [KY]) Apr 18, 2018 5:16 AM
Prospective sad stories (by myob [GA]) Apr 18, 2018 5:29 AM
Prospective sad stories (by Vee [OH]) Apr 18, 2018 5:29 AM
Prospective sad stories (by elliot [RI]) Apr 18, 2018 5:30 AM
Prospective sad stories (by Mary [MI]) Apr 18, 2018 6:29 AM
Prospective sad stories (by AllyM [NJ]) Apr 18, 2018 6:53 AM
Prospective sad stories (by RathdrumGal [ID]) Apr 18, 2018 6:58 AM
Prospective sad stories (by LiTX [TX]) Apr 18, 2018 7:55 AM
Prospective sad stories (by fred [CA]) Apr 18, 2018 11:48 AM
Prospective sad stories (by cjo'h [CT]) Apr 18, 2018 1:28 PM
Prospective sad stories (by Landlord ofthe Flies [TX]) Apr 18, 2018 6:06 PM
Prospective sad stories (by Sandy [CO]) Apr 18, 2018 8:38 PM
Prospective sad stories (by GKARL [PA]) Apr 18, 2018 11:02 PM
Prospective sad stories (by Dan [TX]) Apr 19, 2018 6:49 AM
Prospective sad stories (by Wilma [PA]) Apr 19, 2018 1:24 PM
Prospective sad stories (by LiTX [TX]) Posted on: Apr 17, 2018 8:23 PM Message:
Do you guys get a lot of sad stories and crisis from some prospectives? I am just getting so sick of hearing these stories. I don't want to be unprofessional, but I don't want to be their therapist. To me that is like red flag. This one guy on FB, keep asking to call him. I am like what is your questions, please message me. He then asked to see the place, so I sent out someone to show him the place. Again back on FB messenger, he gave me his number and kept asking to call him. I kept asking if he have any questions with the place. For some reasons he can't ask on messenger, but insisted for me to call. I feel like this is another red flag, I am not going to bother calling. Do you guys get that feeling when you know they will not be a good? --47.32.xxx.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by moby [IN]) Posted on: Apr 17, 2018 8:38 PM Message:
Just don't call him. --68.60.xxx.xx |
Prospective sad stories (by 1Gr81 [NC]) Posted on: Apr 17, 2018 8:45 PM Message:
There are two kinds of possible future tenants...Those that say nothing and those that give their WHOLE life story. ugh... There is no in between. (*He says as a guy who types too much*...lol)
I literally had to kick a girl out of my home, who was viewing the rental, by walking out of the house and to the door of her car. She had spent the entirety of the showing, updating me about her life....the life and friends of her newborn... the beginnings of her boyfriends lineage....on and on. She managed to hang in there through several very long, very awkward, silent moments. In my head I was running my very own social experiment, just standing there and staying silent, while neither of us spoke. lol. I wanted to see how long she would continue to ignore every social cue possible. She didn't even flinch. She just played w her baby and then started off again. It was truly impressive. I tired of the game, long before she did. I just started walking toward her car (she was still talking) and she dutifully followed. I even opened her car door for her. lol. It was bizarre, but yet hysterically weird. Add that one to the "So ya wanna be a LL?" story files.
To answer your question. Absolutely! I think that "feeling" is an important part of the process. That instinct is the same one that future employers will be making during their hiring decisions. I have always considered renting someone a place, as going into business w them. I try very hard to rent to empoyable people. :) --74.124.xxx.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by LiTX [TX]) Posted on: Apr 17, 2018 8:50 PM Message:
Good one 1Gr81! Just love it lol. --47.32.xxx.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by Jason [VA]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 4:00 AM Message:
Every deadbeat has a story as to why it's not their fault they're a deadbeat. --170.224.xx.x |
Prospective sad stories (by Pat [VA]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 4:40 AM Message:
And there is nothing worse than that moment when you know that you have made a mistake and can't wait for it to be over. (when you don't listen to your gut/follow your own rules) --71.51.xxx.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 4:41 AM Message:
Sob stories are one of the best red flags you can get. Either on the phone or through text/email.
Let them screen themselves out.
--50.107.xxx.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 4:46 AM Message:
Just got this on my pre-screening question form:
Q: "Why are you moving?"
A: "Unable to pursue future endeavors as I am living for my employer."
What the heck does that mean? --100.36.xx.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by S i d [MO]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 5:09 AM Message:
This is why "all calls go to voicemail" and I do lock box showings to folks I pre-screen.
The reason this guy keeps pinging you on FB is you keep answering. Stop answering. Block him.
Life gets easier when you draw boundaries and stick to them. --173.17.xx.xx |
Prospective sad stories (by Skunk [KY]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 5:16 AM Message:
LiTX...yes, we get this. Think of it as a little preview of what you'd be dealing with during their tenancy. Move on, find someone else, I doubt you enjoy drama. --107.77.xxx.xx |
Prospective sad stories (by myob [GA]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 5:29 AM Message:
1gr81nc man believe it or not i've experienced this same thing. They just go on and on -- wonder around the inside -- not really viewing it- just taking up time. They eventually start nit picking the property-- will this be touched up or this BB hole be fixed-- that's when i start turning out lights and announce-- this interview and viewing is over BUT why they say? This is just a rental not new construction. We've never lived here so there are probable many such items. In the mean time I'm locking up. BUT I'M not done--- oh yes its done.
What really bothers me? when they take so long BSin the next appointment shows up. I just drop them and go to the next person.
More sad story's come from current tenants. just tell them STOP STOP STOP "I'm only the LL not your confessor, priest, family memeber or councilor. --99.103.xxx.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 5:29 AM Message:
364 more days of Blah-blah-blah, then as the shampoo bottle says rinse and repeat.... --76.188.xxx.xx |
Prospective sad stories (by elliot [RI]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 5:30 AM Message:
We need some round tables of the funniest LL stories, saddest, weirdest.... --144.160.xxx.xx |
Prospective sad stories (by Mary [MI]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 6:29 AM Message:
These people need to get your attention and keep your attention and spin their stories, because otherwise they never get a place. Sometimes they succeed with their stories so they keep working on the landlord's sympathy. Sad stories is all that they have to offer.They want you to focus on their stories not their qualifications. --68.32.xxx.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 6:53 AM Message:
They think because you showed it to them that you are choosing them. I phone screen and only show to the one or two folks who pass that. --69.141.xxx.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by RathdrumGal [ID]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 6:58 AM Message:
Desperation is a big red flag for me. People who can afford my place always have options -- even if it is a long term Residence Inn type hotel. One woman I recently showed an apartment to had only had her job for 16 days after being on "maternity leave" (unemployed) for 10 months! She said she did not even have a paycheck stub to show me, as she had not gotten her first paycheck yet (waitressing). Husband left her with 2 young kids. Sorry, does not meet qualifications. I try to put a positive spin on it for her -- how much MORE qualified she will be after a few month's work and she can show a history of substantial deposits in her bank account.
Yes, life is tough. It is particularly tough when you do not plan for contingencies, and have burned too many bridges with families. That is what causes desperation. --98.146.xxx.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by LiTX [TX]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 7:55 AM Message:
Oh ye watch out for the one that complains about their current landlord not fixing anything and they are still at their stinking, molded home, but they have to stay until they find a place. Having a hard time getting accepted more like it. --47.32.xxx.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by fred [CA]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 11:48 AM Message:
Usually, I have no patience with blah blah.
But one time I was remodeling my worse rental, the one with the biggest turnover rate.
I usually don't show rentals under renovation, I just tell folks who walk up to the door to keep this house in mind and call back in two weeks.
Along comes a guy who was looking for a house. Since this was my "special need" house, I let him browse. When he was done he asked a few other questions, and I asked him if he would like to fill an application. He did.
When he handed it to me, I looked him in the eyes and asked him: Is there anything in the application that can deny you?
He said "yes" and briefly explained his quandary. I appreciated his honesty, and trusting my gut feeling I told him that I would let him rent this house and rebuild his life. In other words, I took a huge chance.
10 years later, this guy is still there. Never been late, never complained, never had an argument with a neighbor and never got into trouble. --99.59.x.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 1:28 PM Message:
Here in Connecticut we must lead a very sheltered existence,your experience sound really weird.We never have encountered anything like you do.Sounds interesting.Perhaps you should keep a diary,may be the basis for a best seller.Really interesting...........................charlie............................................................. --174.199.x.xx |
Prospective sad stories (by Landlord ofthe Flies [TX]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 6:06 PM Message:
I wish I could respond like they did in the Monty Python Four Yorkshiremen sketch. Each man topped the other's story of misfortune with an even greater story of misfortune.
If done right, maybe they could feel sorry for you. --108.69.xxx.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by Sandy [CO]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 8:38 PM Message:
Yes I hear a lot of stories. One guy showed up w his family and said his house burned down! I checked the address that he gave on the application, and no such thing! (He had probably been evicted). I listen sympathetically to all the stories for undertones of discontent vs gratitude. If you can use your psychic powers (intuition) to pick through the stories and decipher the non-verbal language going on underneath the surface , it helps a lot. --107.2.xxx.xx |
Prospective sad stories (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Apr 18, 2018 11:02 PM Message:
For the most part, I agree that folks with "stories" are often suspect. However, I had a lady call me a few weeks back for a room saying she was pretty desperate. I spoke with her on the phone, she only made $ 1000 a month and I decided to pass. She started sobbing and hung up. It really bothered me. Sometimes, there are people out there in bad shape and if I can help them without hurting myself, I'll help. I wish I could have helped her. I really felt bad after that call. --207.172.xx.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by Dan [TX]) Posted on: Apr 19, 2018 6:49 AM Message:
he saw your profile and just wants to flirt.... --161.226.xxx.xxx |
Prospective sad stories (by Wilma [PA]) Posted on: Apr 19, 2018 1:24 PM Message:
We sometimes sing "Cry Me a River" after an encounter with a sob story. Don't call this guy, LiTX! --71.175.xxx.xx |
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