Would you rent an apartment to a trader

[crgarcia]

Quote from lindq:

Yes, I have a thought. And the thought is that your comment is one of the stupidist things I've read on this site. And that's saying a lot.

I've rented to self-employed, and to those with 'steady' jobs. What I've found is that if shit hits the fan and an employed person loses their job, they are a lot more likely to freak out and walk on a rental than a self-employed person, who is more inclined to know how to handle adversity.

That "self employed" person to whom shit hit the fan is actually you?
Am I right?

 

[retaildaytrader]

I would rent to them if they had all the money up front. Example, 6 month lease then 6 months up front. When the lease comes up for expiration, then I would again demand all of the cash for the entire lease up front. On top of that, I would require they keep down a deposit equal to one month's rent and then I would have the right to inspect the apartment once a month during a quick scheduled visit.