How to spot a freak...

[Michael Rossi]

I've had two potential freaks apply for my rentals in just the past week. One was a guy that wanted to rent a place "immediately" (always a red flag) because he discovered "black mold" in a house he was buying and is planning to sue the previous owner. I don't know about everyone else, but if I discovered mold in my house (or one of my rentals), I WOULD (DO) CLEAN IT UP!

The other potential freak was a woman who looked at one of my one-bedroom houses. After walking through the house, she said that it wasn't acceptable to her because she needed more natural light. This house has at least two 36 X 72 inch windows in EVERY ROOM! She wanted to know if I had anything with more light. My reply: "like a fishbowl"? Are you kidding me?

Needless to say, I wouldn't rent to either of these people. The last thing I need is some wacko living in my rentals that see "black mold" everywhere or needs more light.

I also won't rent to people with words tattooed on their fingers (one guy had K I L L tattooed on his fingers) or people with tattooes on their face.

What kind of freaks show up at YOUR rentals?

Mike