 An atypical roomer? (by GKARL [PA]) Nov 19, 2018 9:47 AM
 An atypical roomer? (by S i d [MO]) Nov 19, 2018 10:07 AM
An atypical roomer? (by Smokowna [MD]) Nov 19, 2018 10:28 AM
An atypical roomer? (by GKARL [PA]) Nov 19, 2018 10:36 AM
An atypical roomer? (by GKARL [PA]) Nov 19, 2018 10:45 AM
An atypical roomer? (by Mickie [OH]) Nov 19, 2018 11:13 AM
An atypical roomer? (by WMH [NC]) Nov 19, 2018 11:52 AM
An atypical roomer? (by Pat [WA]) Nov 19, 2018 2:41 PM
An atypical roomer? (by Vee [OH]) Nov 19, 2018 5:02 PM
An atypical roomer? (by J [FL]) Nov 20, 2018 6:49 AM
An atypical roomer? (by WMH [NC]) Nov 20, 2018 7:13 AM
An atypical roomer? (by GKARL [PA]) Nov 20, 2018 8:28 AM
An atypical roomer? (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Nov 19, 2018 9:47 AM
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While I continue to get "is it available" clicks from FB, I pull what appears to be a decent prospect from Craigslist. A guy pops up who works as a Electro Mechanical Technician. He grosses around $ 6000 a month and have been in the industry for 10 years. Has a felony conviction for marijuana possession and distribution back in 2004. He admits it in response to the pre-screen and is confirmed as true when I check it out. Normally, when I check, there are a slew of convictions but this guy only has the one incident. Seems he went to school after he did his time and has been doing the right thing. I'm not sure why he's looking for a room rather than an apartment, but I'll get the scoop on that tomorrow at the showing. If he works out, he may be a feeder for my other building. I can't imagine him being a long term roomer, but then again there's another lady who's making $ 45,000 annually who's a roomer as well. She started off homeless in a shelter for battered women and has been in one of my rooms with her 8 year old daughter for over a year. I'm moving her into one of my apartments next month.
I don't normally take former felons, but if I'm going to take a chance, this is the sort of person I'm willing to do it with. I'm really wondering why he wants a room. Could be an eviction or a breakup. I'll find out tomorrow. --209.122.xx.xxx |
An atypical roomer? (by S i d [MO]) Posted on: Nov 19, 2018 10:07 AM
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14 years clean is pretty good. I'd take him if everything else checks out. The rooming house ability to terminate rental agreements and lock folks out quickly takes much of the risk out of moderately risky tenants.
--173.20.xxx.xxx |
An atypical roomer? (by Smokowna [MD]) Posted on: Nov 19, 2018 10:28 AM
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There are still Landlord types out there. They may not be landlords nor will they ever be, but they may be focused on working and saving....and more importantly not spending foolishly.
I would not want to lock myself up in an apartment if I thought I could get a room for less with people that I can get along with. Moreover, if I was always away at work, what would it matter.
--108.51.xxx.xxx |
An atypical roomer? (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Nov 19, 2018 10:36 AM
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I agree Sid. Immediate lockout allows for quick correction of errors. That's not to suggest that you don't want to avoid them. --209.122.xx.xxx |
An atypical roomer? (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Nov 19, 2018 10:45 AM
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"I would not want to lock myself up in an apartment if I thought I could get a room for less with people that I can get along with. Moreover, if I was always away at work, what would it matter."
Now that you mention it, this may be his ticket. He says he works from noon to 10 pm daily, so he's never home. He may feel he doesn't need an apartment. I have a room on a floor with one other older guy and it would be just the two of them sharing a full kitchen and bath. I'm going to place him there if I can. For him, the rent will be monthly also. His room will run him $ 650 a month. At $ 70,000 a year, he can save a ton of money. Don't know if he's a saver though because if he was, he'd have some bank already considering he's been doing this for a decade. --209.122.xx.xxx |
An atypical roomer? (by Mickie [OH]) Posted on: Nov 19, 2018 11:13 AM
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I really enjoy reading about your experiences with the rooming house. I wouldn't surprised to hesr it's a good solution for both the older and younger generation. Both tend to live on a tight budget. You may have run into a new type of tenant that is saving for something like a house. Let us know what you find out. --174.233.xxx.xx |
An atypical roomer? (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Nov 19, 2018 11:52 AM
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It should be a felony to charge someone with a marijuana crime! --50.82.xxx.xx |
An atypical roomer? (by Pat [WA]) Posted on: Nov 19, 2018 2:41 PM
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Glad you are back GKARL. Enjoy your updates on the rooming house. --72.134.xxx.xxx |
An atypical roomer? (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Nov 19, 2018 5:02 PM
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Could be waiting on lady friend to finish college and they move along happy ever after. --76.188.xxx.xx |
An atypical roomer? (by J [FL]) Posted on: Nov 20, 2018 6:49 AM
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14 years is a long time ago, and since you don't need to give much notice to get rid of someone at the rooming house, as opposed to a one year lease, I don't see the risk? Unless something else bad pops up in the background check. --72.188.xxx.xx |
An atypical roomer? (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Nov 20, 2018 7:13 AM
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Young people today seem to want more community living. I watched a thing about pod rooms. Not even private bedrooms!
I guess as we withdraw more into our phones and away from the world, it helps to be around people at least. They say the younger generation is a very lonely one... --50.82.xxx.xx |
An atypical roomer? (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Nov 20, 2018 8:28 AM
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Well, I met the guy and he's breaking up with his girl and needs to get out. Says he wants to save money and is looking to be there at least a year. He's looking at a couple of other places--which is not surprising as given his income level, he has options. Hopefully, I'll win out. He wants my best room. --209.122.xx.xxx |
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