That’s the most logical conclusion that I come up with also. However in spite of all that the people have to come up with first, last, and a deposit which could easily start at $5,000. That’s cash, you can’t fake that with AI.
Although I guess if you put up $5,000 and it takes them 6 months to a year to get you out of there then you are ahead of the game so to speak
“However in spite of all that the people have to come up with first, last, and a deposit which could easily start at $5,000”
In CA the landlord is restricted from asking for more than 1 month’s rent, plus a “reasonable” deposit.
It’ll be everywhere soon, along with strident rent control.
Yes, that’s real cash on the barrelhead.
As another commenter alluded to, the people coupling that kind of cash up front with a clear intent to deceive on the application paperwork must be doing it over and over again, subletting to others with relatively cheap rent while stiffing all of the owners.
SOONER OR LATER—SPECIAL”SQUATTER REMOVAL” COMPANIES ARE GOING TO SHOW UP & BE VERY BUSY.
FRIEND HAD A PAIR OF RENTERS PAY RENT CORRECTLY FOR SOME YEARS.....THEN NOTHING.
THEY DECLARED THEY WERE GOING TO STAY-—AND NOT PAY.
SHE GOT IN TOUCH WITH A HELL’S ANGEL SHE KNEW-—
GAVE HIM A $100 BILL.
TOLD HIM TO SOLVE IT.
THEY WERE OUT IN UNDER 6 HOURS.
SHE NEVER ASKED HIM HOW......