AptFindCriminal

This Apartment Locating service is for Texans who have criminal issues on their background. I feel everyone deserves a nice place to live. This is a FREE service for the 70% of Texans living in Houston, DFW, San Antonio, and Austin metro areas. This is low cost FEE service ($100) for the people, 30%, that want to live in the other 35 cities including: Midland/Odessa, Corpus Christi, Victoria, The Rio Valley, Tyler, Laredo, Beaumont, Lubbock, Amarillo, Brownsville, Killeen, and Waco.

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Why don't I guarantee your acceptance into the Apartments?

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I start with the Information you give me, then:

I look up the criminal but only where you tell me to search. If you tell me you were convicted in Texas, then I don't look in Indiana or Florida (or any other state)

I depend on the amount of income you indicated, if it's low, I ask you if it was the GROSS (or pre-tax income) and not the NET (or paycheck income) but that's all

Unless you tell me, I don't know if you had any Rental History problems like a broken lease or an eviction. I do tell you to run your credit report and will provide you how to run it, but it's up to you.

I don't research a roommate or girlfriend or boyfriend or spouse unless you tell me

I don't control the timeframe. What I mean is if I check out the place in February and you take that information and don't apply until June - the information I gave you in February will probably not be valid in June

I control only one part of the pie. You control most of it. I count on you to follow the steps I give you, including getting back to me on a timely basis.

That's why I can't guarantee acceptance.

Friday, March 29, 2024

This day, Good Friday, is a great day to share my personal beliefs and how it affects my approach to Apartment Finding

It is my belief that anyone, with the help of Jesus, can turn their life around. I experienced that. Perhaps you have too. But I have stated that I serve a God of second chances, maybe 3^rd chances. It has been pressed upon me by my clients that some people don’t recognize that people change. I don’t want you, your children, your spouse, to ever have to live in a sub-standard property.

I think most would agree.

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I live my life now trying to help people. I still get angry when someone tries to take advantage of me by lying or cheating me out of a commission. But God is still working on me and I am still working on me too.

I just can promise no judgment and I will treat you with respect. I expect you to follow the process that has worked for 12+ years and get back to me when you move-in. I have to pay the bills too.

P. S. If I can explain the joy, I have found in Jesus to you or a spouse, my phone is always available. No Jesus, no peace! Know Jesus, know peace!

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Clients ask me "Will you ever extend your service to other states like Louisana, Arkansas, Oklahoma or New Mexico?"

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Why Not?

Texas lacks reciprocal real estate broker agreements with any other states. That meant that in order to obtain my license elsewhere, I would have to pay hundreds of dollars for classes and pass multiple exams.

Together with this, there are statutes pertaining to crimes, misdemeanors, and deferred charges—called deferred probation in some jurisdictions and adjudication withheld in others—that must be followed.

To sum up, I don't need extra complexity in my life—there are already plenty of people in Texas who are in need of my assistance.

5 Memories of Cases where I found a nice apartment when others couldn't

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I have help hundreds of people with criminal issues including misdemeanors, deferred felonies and felony charges find nice apartments and townhomes.

I remember the situations and really don’t remember the names or dates.

Here are a few of the cases I will never forget:

· 1. Man with POM felony from 25 years ago comes back to visit me.

o He tells me that I found him the first apartment in those 25

Years to not be roach or rat infested

o He suggests that there is a real need for this and I should consider this arena for my business

· 2. College guy with Possession of a Controlled Substance (PCS) and parents can't to help him find an apartment

f o He was busted with less than a gram of cocaine and was given a short sentence but the real punishment was not being able to find housing

o He was thankful and his parents were over-joyed

· 3. Man putting his daughter in college apartment had to be on the lease as a co-signer but he was denied

o Had to tell his daughter he had a POT conviction when he was in college

o I had to find him and her a place that would deal with his felony even though it was almost 20 years old

· 4. Minister had a deferred adjudication because…

o He took 3 people grocery shopping on a Wednesday

o One of them left a baggie in his car with trace amounts of cocaine

o Church stood behind him and I was able to help him

o Later the deferred felony was discharged

· 5. Man celebrates his 21^st birthday then crashes into Sheriff wife’s car

o Man picked the wrong car to crash into - the book was thrown at him!

o Charge was Intoxication Assault; even after 7 years he had difficultly in finding an apartment

o Found him a great place where he wanted to live and for the amount he wanted to pay

These are true stories, my memories, and I just might be able to help you too. If you are looking for an apartment in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, the DFW Mid-Cities, Austin, San Marcos, or San Antonio, my service is free to you. Just go to my website AptFindCriminal.com and click on the FINDER FORM to submit your request.

The 4 Big Questions for your Apartment Locator or Finder - Question 2 of 4

Question 2

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ASK "WHEN DID YOU START APARTMENT FINDING OR

LOCATING APARTMENTS?"

I'm referring to the person, not the business. Few apartment finders are successful while addressing criminal issues. I've been doing this since 2011. The majority of apartment finders are inexperienced in the industry and don't deal with these problems. It's difficult—much more difficult than placing someone who has no problems at all or someone with only credit problems.

Find out—for example: you want the best physician available to operate on you, not an intern. You want to use the top apartment finder for Criminal Issues.

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The 4 Big Questions for your Apartment Finder or Locator - Part 4 of 4 and the conclusion

ASK "WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN THE SEARCH AND HOW DOES IT SAFEGUARD ME?"

Not only monetarily but do they try to make the process as hassle-free as getting a new apartment can be? Does the person do a good job? Do they have testimonials?

Do you think the process makes sense? Does it offer any "protection" of sorts to increase your chances of getting accepted? What actions are necessary on your part to reduce the possibility of losing application fees?

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Does the locator provide you with Coaching - advice on appropriate and inappropriate words to say? What to put on the application and how to explain your charge?

Remember, I am always in your corner.

If you aren’t approved, I don’t get a commission from the apartments. That's why I insist on working with trust, professionalism, and truthfulness with the apartments and with my clients.

FINALLY

You need to ask the 4 questions, if not, get ready for one of these 3 outcomes:

Get rejected at the apartment building,
Get accepted and get ready to live in a dump
Wonder if you are renting the best place possible for you and your family

Ask, ask, ASK, and ask again then demand the best locator you can find with experience in handling Criminal Issues. In Texas, I'm the one my clients' say that I am a Criminal Issues Apartment Specialist.

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The 4 Big Questions for your Apartment Finder or Locator - Question 3 of 4

ASK "HAVE YOU HANDLED A CASE LIKE MINE?"

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Be precise. Give them the precise charge, such as felony or misdemeanor DWI. Examine them closely to determine whether their goal is to get you into the best place or merely to get you into any place that pays a commission.

Press them, "Have you successfully placed anybody under this charge?"

If not, find someone else.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

There are 4 Big questions people with Criminal Issues need to ask before choosing an Apartment Finder: 1 of 4

This article discusses Question 1.

The other 3 plus the conclusion will be covered in the next few posts.

ASK "DO YOU RUN A CRIMINAL BACKGOUND REPORT?"

People don't recall unpleasant information, such as the formal charges and the final charge, in my experience. This has a significant impact. Although the final charge against you was not aggravated, you may have believed that you were arrested for an aggravated crime. Aggravated robbery is not the same as robbery and the aggravated charges require a vastly different number of partments that would eventually accept the issue..

Misdemeanor charges are the same. In particular with Deferred Felonies—also known as Deferred Adjudications or Adjudications Withheld—which are intricate and, despite the prosecutor's assertions, may have an impact on you when it comes to renting a property.

You must conduct a criminal background report if your locator doesn't already. You can accomplish it, but it will cost you about $25.

If they don't, it isn’t the $25, it is indication that the apartment finder doesn't view helping people with Criminal Issues as a significant aspect of their business.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

What should I do to a Client who wastes my time and out and out LIES to me?

INTRODUCTION

If you misrepresent your case, saying you make less income or have a charge in another state, you have cost me time and money, but more importantly, you have taken my time away from others. I will bill you $1001 for my time in the future. I may not collect, but I can always have you arrested for the Texas charge of Misdemeanor A or Ma Theft of Service. But, should I?

CASE STUDY

I had a guy (let's call him DMW) tell me today he didn't have a conviction and was given probation, and he guessed the charge dropped off his Arkansas record. But he didn't want to call the county and get the records.

That, to me, was a red flag. I have never had a client who successfully finished probation with the charge dropped be reluctant to obtain the court paperwork.

DMW e even gave me a phony case number, but I found the felony conviction.

In addition, I found out DMW might have been reluctant to call the courthouse: he was due today in Arkansas on 2 more felony charges, including felon with a firearm and receiving stolen property (the firearm).

Is this the cost of doing business, or do I have DMW arrested for Texas Ma Theft of Service?

I'm leaning towards the arrest! Or at least, adding this to my future FINDER FORM at www.AptFindCriminal.com.

What do you think? Comments please.

By the way, I banned him FOREVER.

Monday, March 25, 2024

Do the timelines for Apartment acceptance begin "when I caught the charge" or when?

The timeframe of “Charge from Dates” to “Acceptance Dates” for apartments varies greatly, making it a complex and challenging task.

Some only accept misdemeanors after 5 to 7 years from the conviction date or discharge date.
A few companies will never accept an assault misdemeanor conviction.
Some accept misdemeanors from the conviction date plus 5 to 7 years.
Deferred adjudications are usually not accepted until finished with probation or 5 years from the end of probation. And some—not at all—look at it as a lifetime decline.
Felonies depend on the charge (the more serious the charge after parole or probation, depending on whether it was a state charge or a federal charge).

DWI can be immediate, lasting 2 years, 5 years, 7 years, 10 years, or not at all.
Simple possession is usually 5 years, 7 years, or 10 years from conviction.
Manufacturing or delivery is usually 10 years after Parole ends.
Financial crimes (credit card abuse, hot checks, etc.) usually last 5-7 years from conviction.
Robbery and burglary are usually 7 years from conviction, but a few places only consider these charges for 7 years after parole ends.
Serious violent crimes (assault, aggravated charges, M/D, kidnapping, and arson) usually occur 10 years after parole ends. Intoxication assault is a bit different.
Firearm and weapon felonies are 10 years after parole.
Murder 1 and sex offender crimes—almost never, and the ones that will—won't pay a commission, and I can’t work for free, so I don’t take on these cases.

If you aren’t confused now, let me add one thing.

These policies change often. I called on Monday, and the criteria looked good, but on Tuesday, the criteria changed to not allowing my client to be accepted. When complexes are sold, as they often are, policies change. Don’t think I can give you a list today and it will be good in 6 months; it probably won’t. The best way is to always get involved.

Just a short description of how I work: I have 2 rules and 2 practices.

I have to trust you, and I will treat you with kindness. In return, I expect both from you.
If you don’t put my name down at the apartments and email me when you are accepted, I will never work with you again. I consider it stealing from me and my family. I expect you to live up to the commitment you made when you filled out the finance form.

If I set up a coaching call with you for a certain time, I will try two additional times, and then you must set up a new time. This coaching accounts for my great success in helping people be accepted at the apartment I refer you to and will give you key strategies on how to present your "blemish." Keep in mind that everything is above board and above approach.
If you aren’t accepted because of my work and not because of low credit, income different than you listed on the form, or charges in another state or country, I will give you a larger rebate to make up for it.

Friday, March 22, 2024

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

70% of Texans live in Metro Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, or Austin

So where do the other 30% live? Mostly in these areas:

TX Size	City	Est. Population
5	McAllen	868,707
6	El Paso	844,124
7	Corpus Christi	429,024
8	Brownsville-Harlingen	423,163
9	Killeen-Temple	460,303
10	Beaumont–Port Arthur	392,563
11	Lubbock	322,257
12	Laredo	276,652
13	Amarillo	265,053
14	Waco	273,920
15	College Station–Bryan	264,728
16	Tyler	232,751
17	Longview	286,657
18	Abilene	172,060
19	Wichita Falls	151,254
20	Texarkana	148,761
21	Odessa	137,130
22	Midland	182,603
23	Sherman-Dension	136,212
24	Victoria	99,742
25	San Angelo	122,027

I left Wikipedia links in the name of the city if you want to check any of them out. I cover a couple of these areas for example Sherman & Dension is considered part of the DFW area that my Apt Locating Software provides. I can buy other cities if you have a need and want to sign up for my FEE-Based Service which is currently priced at $100.

The FEE-Based service includes HOW TO RUN YOUR CREDIT FOR FREE (each year - I consider this a $20 value), I will run criminal (a $20 value), a Consultation call ($50 value). During the call I can advise you on the best way to get an apartment or if apartments aren't right for you at this time. If I'm able to place you and receive a commission, I will rebate part of my commission (up to $100). So my special service may end up FREE to you.

To inquire about my FREE or FEE Service, fill out a FINDER FORM at www.AptFindCriminal.com. If you are interested in the FEE Service, place FEE and your phone and timeframe in the NOTE TO FINDER FIELD.