All Forum Posts by: Alyssa K.

@Jeff Cagle I didn’t think I’d need to become well versed this early in the game on ESA’s, but I’m learning quickly that’s not case. The entitlement she showed to the property and ESA chicken demands was astounding.

@Tom V. Spot on. I’m confident her credit will disqualify her. She went as far as bringing a realtor that made mention of being able to sue if accommodations were not made for these chickens. Felt a lot like saying bomb on a plane. This guy isn’t doing her any favors in getting her into a rental, that’s for sure.

@Mary Mitchell I’m confident her credit will disqualify her.

@Todd Powell wow! It’s crazy to see how it varies from state to state. This particular house is in Texas. I know I still have a lot to learn as I’m just starting out, but chickens!? I’m just amazed people are getting away with this.

For those that saw my first BP post yesterday asking if you would allow chickens, and if so, what you would charge for a deposit...I met said applicant today. When I informed her that there would be strict guidelines for any chickens if allowed, and that there would be a deposit (Refundable), she informed me it was illegal for me to charge her a deposit because the chickens are her “lettered” emotional support chickens. Now from what I’ve read, feel free to correct me if I’m wrong, for lease by owner CAN collect a deposit for ESA’s. It is my understanding that it is only illegal if I was using a realtor. In addition to the chickens, she has an emotional support dog, because I guess the chickens give a little something extra the dog can’t provide? Oh, and a run of the mill cat, that provides her no documented comfort. What a day. So for those who said someone wanting to rent with chickens would be more trouble than they are worth, a resounding “you are right” goes to you!

Can’t make this up y’all...they are “lettered” emotional support chickens. Just when you think you’ve heard it all.

@Laura Kayes Hi! Yes, hutto is very rural, that neighborhood in particular. Chickens would not be out if the norm by any means. Completely separate person! The applicants friend found the listing, called and I chatted with her about it. She then told her friend (the applicant). I then began communicating with the applicant and we scheduled a showing. THEN she told me she has a realtor. The Relator then emailed me asking how Id be paying him. Had he found the property/brought me a qualified/vetted lead, I would have had no issue paying him a fee. But to come in after the fact after everything but signing the paperwork is done really rubbed me the wrong way.

@Mike H. My thoughts exactly! Thank you for your insights!

@Russell Brazil great point! Had this agent reached out differently/from the beginning, I absolutely would have been willingly to pay him a couple hundred bucks for bringing a qualified/vetted lead my way. But he rubbed me the wrong way reaching out after all the work has been done, and introducing himself and asking for a commission in the same breath. I purchased this property outright, so I’m prepared to wait as long as necessary for the “right” tenet. But certainly if I had a mortgage on it I’d be looking into any avenue to get it rented quickly.

@Russell Holmes great insights, thanks for sharing! Our normal realtor wanted one months rent to list. Considering I have a communication & marketing background, I felt confident I’d be able to get a qualified applicant on my own; and have gotten a great deal of interest. The issue with this property is coming down to time of year, I’ve had people ask me to hold as far out as July (which obviously was a no), and because it’s in a rural neighborhood with no HOA, our clientele will be fairly specific. Had this agent reached out differently/from the beginning, I absolutely would have been willingly to pay him a couple hundred bucks for bringing a qualified/vetted lead my way. But he absolutely rubbed me the wrong way reaching out after all the work has been done, and introducing himself and asking for a commission in the same breath. At the end of the day, I probably won’t go with this tenet (they also asking about bringing chickens, which I also posted about); but as I’m new to the game myself, wanted to make sure I was aware of common practices so I don’t come off as ignorant when asked for a commission. Hearing everyone’s perspectives have given me a lot of good insights to implement. Thank you!