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Simon Obas
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Having a moral dilemma

Simon Obas
  • Rental Property Investor
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Greetings, I just put up one of my units on the market for rent. Many people are highly interested.  I have a few families that are practically begging (for lack of better terms) to be the one selected. Their application just isn’t strong enough. I don’t feel confident in their income. But I also understand that they need a place to stay. I want to rent this out to a family but I also want to make sure the family is able to afford the apartment. Do I take a chance with someone whose income isn’t that high or is this not the time to have a heart and just keep the business mindset?

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Adam Odom
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Adam Odom
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As much as you feel for them - you'd feel even worse if you had to evict them. Take the strongest applicant and don't worry about it. If their income is tight you might do them a favor and make them realize they need something slightly less expensive.

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