What would it take for you to rent to this guy..

[Tod Lay]

I'll admit now that I am an infiltrator to this forum. I'm not a property owner or landlord. I am a potential tenant trying to figure out what makes you guys tick. (What I have discovered so far is that you love money and hate tenants.)

Here's why I'm here. I'm about the hardest guy in America to rent to. I have a felony, I'm on the sex offender registry (downloading child porn) and I broke my lease (when I went to prison). And to top it off, I'm not willing to compromise and live in a ratty house in a bad neighborhood.

Aside from what I've said so far (if you didn't know these things about me), I don't look too bad on paper. I make about $64,000 a year. I've been gainfully employed for most of my adult life. My FICA score is 662. I'm professional in my appearance and demeanor. I'm bringing any pets, girlfriends with me. I'm quiet, respectful of others. I would treat you and your property with respect. After all, you expressed the courage to rent to me when nobody else would. I don't want to do anything to upset you or make you thing twice.

So...help me understand what it would take for you to even give a second thought to renting to me. I understand that you can't risk your property being empty for even a month because your margins are that thin. That's why I would offer you several months to a year of rent in advance. I would also choose a property where you do not own the houses/units in the area. So you don't have to worry about keeping those occupied. I'll also choose a property that is not near schools, parks, etc. The law in Texas does not prevent it, but I don't want to bring that kind of pressure on you, me or the school. I'll bring letters of recommendation from everyone that I know, so if you don't believe me then you might believe them.

What else would you need?

Interested in hearing your opinions.

tod