 Does this seem odd? (by C&J [CO]) May 21, 2018 7:01 AM
 Does this seem odd? (by S i d [MO]) May 21, 2018 7:40 AM
Does this seem odd? (by JB [OR]) May 21, 2018 7:52 AM
Does this seem odd? (by Shelby [IA]) May 21, 2018 9:50 AM
Does this seem odd? (by RB [MI]) May 21, 2018 10:04 AM
Does this seem odd? (by plenty [MO]) May 21, 2018 10:07 AM
Does this seem odd? (by Still Learning [NH]) May 21, 2018 10:48 AM
Does this seem odd? (by cjo'h [CT]) May 21, 2018 10:54 AM
Does this seem odd? (by cjo'h [CT]) May 21, 2018 11:01 AM
Does this seem odd? (by LisaFL [FL]) May 21, 2018 11:05 AM
Does this seem odd? (by Oregon Woodsmoke [ID]) May 21, 2018 12:19 PM
Does this seem odd? (by NE [PA]) May 21, 2018 12:22 PM
Does this seem odd? (by Oregon Woodsmoke [ID]) May 21, 2018 12:25 PM
Does this seem odd? (by C&J [CO]) May 21, 2018 1:15 PM
Does this seem odd? (by AllyM [NJ]) May 21, 2018 3:00 PM
Does this seem odd? (by RockM [OR]) May 21, 2018 3:46 PM
Does this seem odd? (by GKARL [PA]) May 21, 2018 7:13 PM
Does this seem odd? (by DJ [VA]) May 21, 2018 7:57 PM
Does this seem odd? (by C&J [CO]) May 21, 2018 10:29 PM
Does this seem odd? (by Vee [OH]) May 22, 2018 5:26 AM
Does this seem odd? (by Shaun [FL]) May 24, 2018 10:18 AM
Does this seem odd? (by C&J [CO]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 7:01 AM
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Received the follow reply to a CL ad for a 3 bed/ 2 bath listing, it just doesn't seem right, and perfect renters? Really? Seems too good to be true, thoughts?
" I have a wonderful family in need of a place they rented from me but my property has just
T been sold. They are perfect renters never late never any problems how close are you from "A"City (my rental is several miles from "A" City ) Both husband and wife have stable jobs and they have wonderful daughters. Please rely a sap. Thank you for your help. Signed Current LL name & #"
--72.2.xxx.xx |
Does this seem odd? (by S i d [MO]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 7:40 AM
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Yes, the problem here is these perfect renters have a "land lord" who is trying to take care of their issue for them instead of the renters taking care of it themselves. Strike 1.
Also, "my property has been sold"? WHAAAAT? Either YOU SOLD your property or you did not. Why act like somehow without your knowledge or consent the house put itself up for sale and now it's gone? Strike 2.
Craigslist...Strike 3 in my area. Nuff said.
Yeeeeeeeeer OUT! --173.19.x.xxx |
Does this seem odd? (by JB [OR]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 7:52 AM
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It may be worth looking up this LL and find out if it's true that she's selling the place. It can't hurt to ask a bunch of questions of her. It is possible that she's some sort of close relative. I would also ask her how much notice she gave her tenants and why they are not the ones contacting you. It does sound a bit odd, but I would still take a couple of minutes to get the real story... maybe it's legit and they really are great tenants. --50.45.xxx.xxx |
Does this seem odd? (by Shelby [IA]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 9:50 AM
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Can’t hurt to talk to the landlord. I have inquired with other landlords for places for a friend of mine that used to live with me a year ago. I was inquiring because she asked me to keep my eyes open and she doesn’t have internet or a smart phone. I relayed a phone number to her and found out times she could see the house and left the rest up to her. So point is, it is possible this landlord felt bad for selling and is trying to help his renters out. --173.26.xx.xxx |
Does this seem odd? (by RB [MI]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 10:04 AM
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Does this seem odd? (by plenty [MO]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 10:07 AM
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Ok, thanks. Have them call me. --99.203.xx.xxx |
Does this seem odd? (by Still Learning [NH]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 10:48 AM
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Occasionally within my landlord group when we have a great tenant looking to up or downsize, etc the landlord will announce it in case another landlord in our group has an appropriate vacancy, certainly not responding to craigslist ads for a tenant. Sounds fishy. --73.61.xx.xxx |
Does this seem odd? (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 10:54 AM
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C&J,could be on the up and up, but if they lived there and had a lease,even though the property was sold,the lease still has preference...........charlie.........................so beware......................... --174.199.x.xx |
Does this seem odd? (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 11:01 AM
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CJ,also have them come up with your filled in application and the money for a credit check,that will tell you for sure or not........charlie.............................. --174.199.x.xx |
Does this seem odd? (by LisaFL [FL]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 11:05 AM
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This could be just a landlord feeling bad for selling the house out from under their good tenants.
I had one like that once. But from a realtor looking to place this outstanding couple they'd been working with in a quality rental. Knew all the right bottoms to push. I fell for it but they were approved. I've had them three years now.
Problem: the "realtor" was the girl's Mother. She moved in with them ultimately. She had an eviction on her record so would not have qualified. So I was manipulated. Still leaves a bad taste in my mouth as the mother is a royal pain. But I can ignore her because she is not my tenant. The young couple is fine. They are just ruled by the overbearing Mother.
So this may be a great tenant. Just do your due diligence. --173.170.xxx.xxx |
Does this seem odd? (by Oregon Woodsmoke [ID]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 12:19 PM
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Some landlord is trying to place tenants in your building, but he doesn't even know where your building is located or if it is close enough for the tenants?
I don't rent to kids who have helicopter parents who are finding a rental for their kid. I'd be very suspicious of a landlord trying to find a place to move his tenants to. It sounds like any rental will do, no matter where it is located. --174.216.xx.xxx |
Does this seem odd? (by NE [PA]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 12:22 PM
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Great! Please have them contact us directly as we do not do 3rd party placement. Thank you for understanding.
Or what RB said. --50.107.xxx.xxx |
Does this seem odd? (by Oregon Woodsmoke [ID]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 12:25 PM
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If you really want to mess with this, find out the landlord's name, get the address of the place that was just sold. Verify that he is really the landlord, and obtain the owner's phone number independently of what that landlord gave you.
Myself, I think I would check with the listing agent on that house that just sold.
I'm getting a "radar up, be cautious, extra checking and verifying" ping on this one. I find myself cautiously circling a potential trap, looking for the catch --174.216.xx.xxx |
Does this seem odd? (by C&J [CO]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 1:15 PM
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Thanks everyone for all the insight. I'm currently out of the country and will do a little homework once I'm home. My first instict was the tenants are T-R-O-U-B-L-E. --72.2.xxx.xx |
Does this seem odd? (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 3:00 PM
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Seems like an elderly LL who needed to sell and is trying to help, BUT, the tenants surely knew there was a sign on it. So why are they still there? --73.178.xxx.xx |
Does this seem odd? (by RockM [OR]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 3:46 PM
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I would be interested to know if they are as good as she says they are. Have her tell them to contact you directly. --157.245.xx.xx |
Does this seem odd? (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 7:13 PM
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I don't talk to third parties. Someone who doesn't have the initiative to handle their own business doesn't need to be doing business with me. --207.172.xx.xxx |
Does this seem odd? (by DJ [VA]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 7:57 PM
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Yes, it does.
I predict it was written by the tenants - being creative in promoting themselves & fooling a new landlord into taking them. It might be interesting to investigate a little, though. Verify any suspicions, and create some documentation so it can't come back to haunt you. --68.10.xxx.xxx |
Does this seem odd? (by C&J [CO]) Posted on: May 21, 2018 10:29 PM
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DJ [VA] ahhh, I never thought of that! As of now I haven't heard back from them! Yeah --72.2.xxx.xx |
Does this seem odd? (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: May 22, 2018 5:26 AM
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Did they get the deposit back? The address - drive by and tax record check, Ok have them contact me. --76.188.xxx.xx |
Does this seem odd? (by Shaun [FL]) Posted on: May 24, 2018 10:18 AM
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My thought --house under contract. New buyers want house empty, may have hinted that unless empty will not buy. Seller is helping Tenants re-locate to keep Buyers happy.
I know, you know rental contract goes with sell. But buyers don't care.
As others have stated, LL may feel guilty. --205.223.xxx.xx |
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