And this is why I don't! Somehow prospective tenant got my number (it's not in my ads or on my website, so who knows?)

Anyway, I make the mistake of answering an unknown number and he says, without preamble, that "I need a place right away. My landlord is dying and moving from the area and I have to be out of my place by the 15th." He also mentioned he had been "on the beach" for thirty years, had never signed a lease, and had never been to (our town.) Ummmm...it's 1.5 miles from the bridge to the beach. If he has EVER been ANYWHERE else in the world, he has passed through the town (blip on the map.)

I ask, "Have you filled out our preview questions online?"

No, he doesn't like to do things online. And he doesn't have the $1000 SD required. Oh and he has a dog...non-neutered.

I told him, "I'm sorry I can't help you. We don't take non-neutered dogs and you certainly can't move in without any money."

He says, "I don't believe in neutering dogs." I said, "I'm sorry I can't help you." He says, "Well, lady, don't want to waste your time."

Clear example of a guy who needs to be "neutered".

Funny...I just got a somewhat similar phone call. I answered it because I thought it was the Marshal's Department; I had left a message with them involving a vehicle parked in front of one of my rentals that I believe has been abandoned.

Instead it was someone telling me they had read my ad online for the house for rent and then asked:

"How many bedrooms and bathrooms?" Uh...3/1 (like the ad says).

"What is the rent?" (Like the ad said, $750).

"Is there is a security deposit?" (Again, like the ad said, yes).

"What are the requirements to move in?" (I'm thinking by now DID YOU EVEN READ THE AD...but I briefly review them and tell them I have the applications for screening at the house).

"Ok..thanks". He hangs up. I think I'm done with this caller. Thirty minutes later this same guys calls back. This time I let it go to voice mail. His message was he drove by the house but didn't find any applications either stuck in the door or in the mailbox.

I guess I forgot to tell him they were IN the house and to see them he'd have to make an appointment to VIEW the house.

Phone call today... calling on available studio. "Does the deposit of $500 include first month's rent?" Odd question. So i explain what $500 deposit is far and upon move in first month's rent is $725. She replies "Oh. Are you hiring?"

HAHA too funny Gail (clear example of a guy who needs to be "neutered"... oh man.

I had one a few months back that called and said his name was "Tony" (I don't really remember now). Then a few hours later said his name was "George" (the only thing was I just happened to recognize the voice AND the number).

Ok, I think I have you all beat...but this is an old one....

House up for rent, sign in yard. Phone rings...guy leaves voicemail he's interested, so I call him back....conversation goes like this...

Caller: I like the house, saw it from outside, when can I see the inside?

Me: We're having an open house Thursday at 2 pm...you are invited...we will have applications there.

Caller: Oh great, ok. Hey...I work third shift so I'm normally sleeping then...can you call me an hour before to wake me up?

.....silence for a few seconds...(I'm befuddled)

Me: Sure, but do me a favor please?

Caller: What's that?

Me: I am typically busy at lunch time, so can you call me at lunch and remind me to call you?

....silence for a few seconds....

Caller: I don't understand.

Me: I'm sorry but I'm not your wake up service.

I feel left out. Ya’ll are having so mich fun with these crazy calls.

We haven’t had one in years!