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repost (i didnt feel like typing it again) from our other thread.
{should i not repost stuff? this is the 2nd time ever that i have done it, but its am important kinda life event possible scam possible dream opportunity}


is it too good to be true?

i was searching cragslist for a new rental house.
trying to find something in a similar range to the place we live now. the necessary amenities being A/C (this is a deal breaker as we have had swamp for the last 2+ years); 2 bedrooms; fenced yard (its time to get a puppy for the boy!); dishwasher, washer/dryer hook ups; more SQ then our current place, and not in the boondocks.
i found some appealing places. and i found one amazing place.
the amazing place is a 3 bedroom 2 bath house with yard and all the aforementioned qualities and then some. even has a garage. it is going for 15$ less than we are paying now and is twice the size.
too good to be true? they only had an email listed so i sent a request for more info showing my interest.
according to the email i received, it belongs to a pastor that now lives in michigan. he sent a short and basic application, name number employer address family size pets etc...
other than some poor grammer, i cant tell if this is a scam. he did send the address of the home (and yes its far from where we live) and talked about being a good Christian and his bothers keeper. He did include a cell phone number, which tells me there is a good chance that this is legitimate. comparable listings/rentals run about $400+ more than he is asking.
Is this a real!?
Ill call him before i submit my info (to play it safe)
But i am kinda dumbfounded as its plausible but unlikely (im not naive, often) this is real.

If its real, its a dream house, and perfect place for my family to settle in. i just cant help but be skeptical.
 

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repost (i didnt feel like typing it again) from our other thread.
{should i not repost stuff? this is the 2nd time ever that i have done it, but its am important kinda life event possible scam possible dream opportunity}


is it too good to be true?

i was searching cragslist for a new rental house.
trying to find something in a similar range to the place we live now. the necessary amenities being A/C (this is a deal breaker as we have had swamp for the last 2+ years); 2 bedrooms; fenced yard (its time to get a puppy for the boy!); dishwasher, washer/dryer hook ups; more SQ then our current place, and not in the boondocks.
i found some appealing places. and i found one amazing place.
the amazing place is a 3 bedroom 2 bath house with yard and all the aforementioned qualities and then some. even has a garage. it is going for 15$ less than we are paying now and is twice the size.
too good to be true? they only had an email listed so i sent a request for more info showing my interest.
according to the email i received, it belongs to a pastor that now lives in michigan. he sent a short and basic application, name number employer address family size pets etc...
other than some poor grammer, i cant tell if this is a scam. he did send the address of the home (and yes its far from where we live) and talked about being a good Christian and his bothers keeper. He did include a cell phone number, which tells me there is a good chance that this is legitimate. comparable listings/rentals run about $400+ more than he is asking.
Is this a real!?
Ill call him before i submit my info (to play it safe)
But i am kinda dumbfounded as its plausible but unlikely (im not naive, often) this is real.

If its real, its a dream house, and perfect place for my family to settle in. i just cant help but be skeptical.

Be careful with this. I would insist on a walk through to see it first. My husband and I almost got taken on a scam that sounds similar to this. If he asks for money before you get to see the place its probably not for real.
 

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good advice!
the place is recently listed by a real estate company for $400 more on zillow.
he said i could go check out the house, but i dont think id be able to get inside.
the info he requested is basic, nothing personal other than employer, no bank accounts or ssn.
i wouldnt ever send money, he would have to provide a lease and keys at time of payment.

ill be calling him in 30 minutes on my lunch break. hopefully it goes well and it is legit,. fingers crossed

Be careful with this. I would insist on a walk through to see it first. My husband and I almost got taken on a scam that sounds similar to this. If he asks for money before you get to see the place its probably not for real.

If there is no way to walk-through the place... forget it.

Most importantly, send no info that can't be posted in the phone-book...
 

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LD, I answered you in "the other thread", and I'm too lazy to type it all again too. :)

Anyways, best get on that fast before somebody else grabs it. Things like this do come up occasionally. I've known enough people that have gotten lucky once or twice to know it's true.

Of course, take all the necessary precautions listed above. There are probably more scams than good deals, but good deals do happen.

Best of luck to you sir!
 
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LD, I answered you in "the other thread", and I'm too lazy to type it all again too. :)

Anyways, best get on that fast before somebody else grabs it. Things like this do come up occasionally. I've known enough people that have gotten lucky once or twice to know it's true.

Of course, take all the necessary precautions listed above. There are probably more scams than good deals, but good deals do happen.

Best of luck to you sir!

Thanks S, i really hope it is true!!
Hopefully i find out in the next few minutes. Otherwise, a half day of wasted hope and expelled energy is not much of a loss. :)
 

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a half day of wasted hope and expelled energy is not much of a loss. :)
I get a couple of those a week!:p You can't "win" if you don't "play", as I'm sure you know.
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