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Charles Ngansop
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HAUNTED UNITS IN A MULTIFAMILY: KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY

Charles Ngansop
  • Involved In Real Estate
  • Rockville, MD
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Sam was very excited when he learned that the apartment he has been waiting for was finally ready for its new occupant. So, he signed the lease and, voila! Moved in. Few days after, he noticed, especially at night, some very bizarre activities in the house. For example: he woke up one morning to find out that all lights in the house were on, despite the fact that he turned them off before going to bed. But the most unnatural and strangest even occurred when he saw figures moving around in the dark and then, suddenly, something grabbed his shoulder and pushed him from behind. That same night, Sam vacated the property and never looked back. The house was haunted!

Wiktionary defines a haunted house as “a house that is believed to be a center for supernatural occurrence or paranormal phenomena”

Basically, those activities are carried out by a spirit, a phantom, a specter commonly referred to as a Ghost.

It’s commonly admitted that a Ghost is the soul of a deceased person (generally by accident or violently murdered) separated from the body and appearing to the living. They’re many schools of thought on this issue. But I won’t go into that.

If you find yourself in a similar situation as described above with Sam, follow the following steps:

1/ Beforehand action:
Be proactive. Before you decide to move into an apartment, be a little inquisitive about the area. Talk to the neighbors. A haunted house is generally known by the people living in the close proximity to the subject property.
If you have already moved in the property and believe that the house may be haunted, first, don’t panic.

2/ Take some Helpful Notes
Make sure to take some notes. Keep a journal of the phenomena as soon as they happen

3/ Use the recorder from your smartphone
You could use it to record the mystery voice. For example: in a silenced room where you believe you have noticed something unusual, speak and ask questions. For example: Hey, who are you; what do you want? Most likely the ghost will reply.

4/ Snap a photo with your smartphone
Walk around your darkened house taking pictures and review them later to see where in the shadows might be. The spirit shines or illuminates on a flashlight like the one from a camera.

5/ Call the Expert
If you have your journal ready with enough evidences, it’s time to call a Paranormal or parapsychologist expert for further investigation.

6/ Perform a house cleansings:
If you're a Christ Follower and empowered by the Holy Spirit, the authority of Christ (Luke 10:17-20), you could easily perform a spiritual house cleansing. (Deuteronomy 7:25-26 and 2 Chronicles 29:15). If not, talk to a local Pastor for help.

Conclusion:Investors, be aware of this as it  could dramatically hurt your Net Operating Income

Charly—
Disclaimer: I’m not a paranormal Expert. I like to share what I know from learning through the University of Life (or School of Hard knocks).If you’re like me, Kindly share with others. 

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Dennis M.
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Dennis M.
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I had a similar situation and I suspect paranormal activity . When I went to my apartment to collect rent to my dismay I found the tenant has ghosted on me and disappeared into thin air fortunately he took all his crap and pit bull with him .i gave it a cleansing of Clorox to get rid of the butt demons in the bathroom and I threw a for rent sign in the front yard to summon  another mischievous  ghoul 

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