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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 5:35 pm

Well guys, due to real life I took a bit of a sabbatical from baiting. Right now, I am in the process to moving to a new city for my new job. And as you can guess trying to find a place long distance can be quite a chore. In any event, what happened was that I came across a perfect deal on craigslist.

I emailed the ad and this is what I got:

Quote:

Hello,

Am very sorry for the late response ,i want to use this medium to let you know am new in the landlord business.. However, My name is Rev.James Kassees,I own the house located at <location snipped>. Due to my job as a MISSIONARY, I spent less time in the State so I could not get a hold on any Realtor to handle this rent, although it was when I knew how long we are going to stay in WEST AFRICA (NIGERIA) that when i decide to rent out the house. My initial plan was to sale out the House. which I tried but the agents inflates the prize , i am telling you this in case if you find the house on another website, that is the old advert. because of this reason and more we need a responsible person (With good credit) that can take very good care of the house.

Note : The rent includes all Utilities such as Dishwasher,Dryer, Electric Stove, Fridge, Washer,Air Condition,Sewage,Trash, as a governmental programmer that sponsors my utilities on monthly basis.Please note that, we are a kind and honest family,that spent a lot on property ,we are soliciting for your absolute maintenance of the house and want you to take good care of the house like you own it.We want you to keep it tidy all the time so that we shall be glad to see it whenever we are around on a visit.

AVAILABLE NOW!!!
HERE IS THE PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Address of the home <location snipped>
3 bedroom and 2 full bathroom
Rental price:$800 per month
Security Deposit : $750. (Security Deposit is Refundable)
You can contact me:<telephone # snipped>

SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM.

RENTAL APPLICATION FORM

FIRST NAME: __________________
MIDDLE NAME: __________________
LAST NAME: __________________
PROFESSION: ________________
PHONE (____) __________ (WORK)
PHONE (____) __________ (HOME)
THE BEST NUMBER TO CONTACT YOU ON__________?
ATTACH ID CARD
MARITAL STATUS: _________
KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY ________?
PRESENT ADDRESS: ___________________________
CITY: _______________
STATE: ______________
HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING
CURRENT RENT: _______?
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING? ____________
DO YOU AGREE TO PAY THE DEPOSIT BEFORE RECEIVING THE KEYS:-------------
HOW SOON DO YOU INTEND MAKING THE PAYMENT?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN? ______________?

*PETS*
IF YOU HAVE A PET,
NAME OF PET: ______________
KIND OF PETS: _____________
WEIGHT: ___________________
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE? ______________
DO YOU DRINK? ______________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT? ____

I CERTIFY that answers given here in are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for tenet screening as may be necessary in arriving at a tenant decision. I understand that the landlord may terminate any rental agreement entered into for any misrepresentation made above. you can bring in your stuffs and items, only inform me about your move in.

Please make sure this questions are fill correctly because the best way you answer with your comment will impress me the more to accept your applications.I know you would want to see the house before making any kind of rental payment , which is understandable.We can make arrangement for the keys and documentation including an Authorization letter to be shipped to you, this will give you the opportunity to view house.

Please get back to me today with a reply,
Best Regard
Rev.James Kassees & FAMILY

I saw this and realized I have been away from baiting way too long and this was my way back. So I sent the lad an email from my baiting account and I'm waiting for a response. My question is that I have never baited a rental lad and I'm unsure (at least initially) how far I can push them or where to take it. Since he says he is in Nigeria, I was wondering how he would feel about possibly meeting me in Cote D'Ivoire or Liberia to pick up the deposit and rent for the year. Surely the good Reverend could be bothered to safari. Laughing

In any event, any tips on dealing with rental lads? Also the phone number for this is kind of bothering me because it is a Los Angeles number and it is a landline.

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 5:42 pm

Woody tends to find some really fun rental lads and posts them here sometimes.

I don't know much in terms of getting them to safari, but it is possible to get them you cough up a piggy or two! Smile

I also love asking them to include fake ammenities.

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:22 pm

Not enough money involved to make the lad travel IMO.

Try buying the house from him. Just a thought.

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:55 pm

Even if I can offer to pay rent for the year up front?

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 7:15 pm

modokmind wrote:

Well guys, due to real life I took a bit of a sabbatical from baiting. ... In any event, what happened was that I came across a perfect deal on craigslist.

You were gone???

Just kidding, modok, and welcome back! Eater is like the Hotel California -- you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave...

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 7:42 pm

Doesn't that make it more like the hotel from the Shining?

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 8:19 pm

Welcome back modokmind!

This guy looks like he'll be fun. Some interesting questions there. Names of pets? Their weights? Working late at night? Drinking?

I'd be embarrassed to tell people my pets' names because my children have a strange sense of humor. We ended up buying a female dwarf hamster and ultimately getting ten more for the price of one. We currently are the proud owners of twelve dwarf hamsters, some with names like Big Fat Wienerschnizel, Stinky Wizzleteats and You. Laughing

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 10:03 pm

Rowan wrote:

some with names like ... Stinky Wizzleteats

Aaaahh! The "Happy Happy, Joy Joy" guy!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVM1nUmDHHc

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 10:45 pm

modokind wrote:

Even if I can offer to pay rent for the year up front?

Maybe ...but my spidey senses say still not enough cash, but it's your bait and if feel that he would bite at 10k ..go for it. Very Happy

Baiting Guru Joined: 07 Jul 2006 Posts: 5727

Welcome back! As far as pets go i like to tell them that either I have a Komodo Dragon named Bitsy or a Kraken. Of course I make him put in the contract that I can "Release the Kraken." Not much, but it amuses me.

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:28 am

Welcome back! Could you post the script in Surplus for those who'd like to bait him?

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 11:15 pm

^^^I'm not going to post this one in surplus, but if you or anyone else wants to bait them PM me and I'll provide you with their details including a link to the original craigslist posting. I sent them back a short response to get things going:

Quote:

Thank you for the email. Before I fill out the application I need to know whether the rental will be available on May 1st. I will be traveling next week and I would like to get this done as soon as possible.

The headers are weird because they have the lad in the suburbs of D.C. which can't be right. But we'll see what happens.

Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 12:39 am

modokmind wrote:

The headers are weird because they have the lad in the suburbs of D.C. which can't be right. But we'll see what happens.

I remember, in the recent past a lad that explored the US, with Juan and Capone's assistance, that had DC headers at one point. Why can't they be right?