I have to make an exception .......rent will be late

[Matthew Paul]

I have a great tenant , 23 year old guy . Just texted me telling me he wont have the rent on time .  He has a car payment and rent and doesnt have enough for both .  I have to believe his excuse .  He is in the Coast Guard .  They are part of the Gov shut down.  He is never late , he called to let me know , and he keeps the place spotless .  I told him I will work with him .    It goes against all rules of landlording , but he is a good kid he has always been straight with me .   

[Matthew Paul]

@Thomas S. I am not pissed at all about the car payment . Why ? I have a 23 year old tenant in the service with a 775 credit score who is a great tenant .  I know I will get paid . And I know what its like to be 23 years old .  I wont ding his credit . I also have friends and family that are military . 

 And sometimes you have to go with your gut .