All Forum Posts by: Daniel R.

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Originally posted by @Chris Szepessy:

Originally posted by @Vinay H.:

Before we get pitchforks and lynch mobs, possibly there is a need to talk to the local police to find out about the situation. Maybe he committed the crime 20 years ago and is now reformed. Find out the details from him and from the police. People deserve a second chance, and that's a reason why he was not given the death penalty..

If we all chase him out and make him jobless and homeless, is this a better situation for society?

Obviously this is a major headache, but if you can't stomach it, better back out of the deal. Even if he turns out to be the best tenant ever, his presence will limit your potential tenants for the other units.

I think there are 2 options - either get more info and develop a strategy or back out of deal.

I like to think that people can change as well. However, in my sociology class in college, my professor said that most sex offenders WANT to stay in jail because they know they will do it again if they are let out. I never confirmed this with anymore research, but with the amount of repeat offenders out there, it seems like it could be true.

I'm not a lawyer, but I don't see how the property owner could be held accountable should he offend again. As stated, he has legs and probably a car, it doesn't matter where he lives. I just personally couldn't rent to him.

I can actually tell you that statistical facts show sex offenders to be one of the lowest percentages of recidivists of any crime. My uncle has worked in the court systems and in general as a psychologist with sex offenders and people with sexually deviant behaviors most of his career (30+ years). He is very highly regarded in this field. Now, obviously, this person DID re-offend and it was a violent act as well, and that is sad, awful, etc. 100%. I truly hope the victim is alright. But, they do not wish to stay in prison because they "know" they will do it again when they get out. Prison is the worst place for a sex offender. Also, most sex offenders are one time offenders with no actual sexual attraction to children in general and these days a large number of sex offenders did not even offend a minor. The more they are alienated from society the more likely they are to re-offend again because anyone that is alienated does not fare well in the long run and their "demons" have a much higher chance of showing their faces again. I know this part of my response will be pretty unpopular but I just wanted to put it out there.

But, on the business end of things, I can 100% understand not renting to the person because it makes your multi-plex much less attractive to potential/current tenants in the other units. So I do understand now wanting them to be a tenant and also the fear for the OP in regards to having her daughter with her when performing repairs. I just wanted to make sure to correct that specific statement. Sadly, that professor was grossly inaccurate in their statement.

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I have wondered this myself! I use evernote to save some articles but would love to be able to just "bookmark" them on the site itself...

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I am actually really interested in this as well. I had always thought it would make sense to be open to the idea of managing other people's properties along side my own to increase my monthly cash flow. Hopefully some of these really experienced folks in here can chime in and lend us some knowledge!!

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I wish you luck! I feel like a good inspection will really help you see all the possible issues and you can really choose whether you feel like it will be worth your time/money to get those issues taken care of.

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Hi Alisha! I am here in TN too! I am hoping this state proves profitable for us both! :) Good luck!

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All Forum Posts by: Daniel R.

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