Mountains out of molehills

[Dyna J.]

As I was walking home I noticed furniture and nicknacks piled on the street. ...What on earth? Then I saw the people standing next to it. With windchills below freezing I realized these folks had been put out by the Sheriff. This was something I hadn't seen since I was a child.

As tenant friendly as chicago is and the fact the illinois is a hand holding, dependence breeding nanny state this is just not a common scene.There are so many rental assistance programs, charities and other organizations its hard to believe someone would wait until this point. What? You thought the judge was joking when he told you to get the hell out?

There's a public storage facility half a block down. Rent a unit, move in with a friend and call it a day. Talk about making mountains out of molehills......

[Pat L.]

Originally posted by Matt Stoker:

Sad. This could be a turning point for them, however. Always need to think positively. Sometimes the greatest thing to happen to us seems like the worst at the given time.

You're right...you never know!!!!!
Our RE agent contacted us about a homeless couple with 4 little kids. Apparently the place they were living in was condemned & they were removed by the Sheriff because they refused to pay the rent.
I cringed when she wanted us to find accommodation for them.
As a favor we offered them a run down LTO we hadn't fixed yet, but they had cash down with some extra from the RE agent & social services.
Its been a year & they have had a couple of issues with employment etc but have caught up & continue to direct deposit faithfully.
They are very thankful & have since done a lot of nice renovation work to the home at their expense.
I think we may have tenants for life!!
here is her last email to us .......

Patrick,
We think it is amazing how much you help others. The way you are helping us is enough. We hope one day we can also own rental properties as well. We adore maureen and are thankful for her and all she has done . Its rare to find honest and sincerely caring people anymore and she is one of the best. As are you and your wife. We are doing the best that we can to keep everything paid. Its been tough the past three weeks our infant was in childrens hospital with a life threatening bout of gastroenteritis and a severe upper respiratory infection along with pink eye and a double ear infection. She lost 4 pounds and we didnt think she was going to be comming home. After 13 days she was well enough to come home and my 6 year old had the gastroenteritis as well it was a horrible illness. Its now finally cleared and we are on the road to a healthy recovery both physically and financially ..so again we are very thankful and appriciate your understanding and patience.
Best wishes
Trisha