All Forum Posts by: Jamie B.

Thank you all for the quick feedback and making me feel better that we are making the right decision!

I have read so many horror stories and I have been on alert for any red flags. Thanks for pointing out that staying in a hotel is a red flag- I did not have that on my radar.

My set up is to have them email first and then have a call to go through the "pre-qualification" questions. If they want to fill out and application and see it, then hopefully, we will find a good match.

I just had not thought that from the first contact, I would disqualify them. The email seemed too strange and I wanted to double check I would not be accused of any wrongdoing.

Appreciate you all!!

Hello everyone!

My husband and I just bought our first rental property which is a SFH. This spring we will turn our current townhome into a rental property as well. For right now, that is the extent of the homes we will manage. We will continue to look out for investment opportunities, but want to see how this transition as a landlord goes....;)

This website is full of information and I have enjoyed reading all the posts and hearing from those who are experienced in so many facets of real estate. I really appreciate all those who lend their expertise.

We are excited about this new venture and look forward to growing with this community!

Jamie

I have been reading all the blogs and posts within this site as well as books others have recommended. Amazing amount of information! We are busy getting our first rental SFH ready and I am behind on my formal introduction but will do that next.

We have listed our home and have been receiving inquiries. Today I rec'd one with too much information. The inquiry told of other places they have looked, brought up the church they belong to and that they are staying at a hotel right now (there are 3 people). Asked for us to call as they wanted to see the property today. An hour later, I rec'd another email that they like the neighborhood but want the exact address.

My husband's first thought is that it is too much information. I did a search on the emailer's name and it is an unique name- and came up with an odd story of a news story with this person's name in a nearby town of harassment and jail time as well as this person went to law school here. Could be a coincidence or it could be trouble.

To avoid it all, we would prefer to not respond to this person. There are too many red flags and gut instinct says something is not right. I could not find any information that states I have to respond to every inquiry. If from the first email, I don't have a good feeling, I should move on, right?

Thanks!
Jamie