Well long story short he asked for $1000 deposit leaving a balance of $2200 we gave him a check for the deposit, I asked him for an invoice and he hand wrote " $3000 plans $200 site $1000 deposit" on a plain white paper, I wrote in the check number with date.

FACTS Available nowLease: One YearLot: 2,500 sqftPets: Cats, large dogs, small dogsLaundry: In UnitParking: Carport, Garage - Attached, Off streetMulti FamilyCooling: AvailableHeating: Forced airPosted: 9 days agoViews since listing: 1,283All time views: 1,49163 shoppers saved this homeRent/sqft: $1.06FEATURES Flooring: HardwoodHigh Speed Internet ReadyADDITIONAL FEATURES Granite countertopGuest parkingLiving roomStainless steel appliancesAPPLIANCES INCLUDED DishwasherFreezerMicrowaveRange / OvenRefrigeratorWasherROOM TYPES Breakfast nookDining roomFamily roomMaster bathWalk-in closetCONSTRUCTION Stories: 3Unit count: 2OTHER Built in 1925Floor size: 1,504 sqftLast remodel year: 2015Zillow Home ID: 2102043575I am looking into renting this property in a Rent to Own deal.

This thing makes me nervous as I've heard some horror stories from Landlords as California is a tenant friendly state.Does anyone have any helpful tips, experience they'd like to share with this kind of situation? 

That almost sounds like a bargain though compared to the story I recently saw on the Fairmont Hotel charging $150,000 for a 3-night stay in their Presidential Suite that weekend. 

Read his blogs and back story for more information.  

Almost better than sex.....almost Thanks for sharing the story.

Your story is appealing and I'm sorry that you've been through what you've been through.  

I've found that many successful people really enjoy sharing their story and advice.

Go to this link and then make your decision:http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/your-watchdog/2015/01/10/real-estate-sales-tactic-skates-line/21580077/

I read a story recently that upwards of 60% of people do not have the reserves to cover a $500 car repair.