Renting my apt. for the superbowl (need insight)

lcrain · 01-26-2011, 07:38 PM

This is not an ad, I am just wanting some opinions. I go to school in Dallas and my friends just rented their 3 bed room apartment for super bowl weekend ($5000). Granted they have a very nice place, mine is not as nice or big but close. I think I can probably get about 800-1000 a night by looking at craigslist. I feel that my apt has some draws. It is across the highway from SMU football complex where the Packers will be practicing. 5 min from downtown. Its in Mockingbird station in Dallas, which has a DART (dallas area rapid transit) station literally in it. But I have some concerns:

Would you trust someone you have never met to stay in you apartment? I would remove my valuables obviously.

Should I create a contract with a lawyer? If so how much would that cost me and what should it include?

Also I would be staying with a friend of mine in the same complex so I could keep an eye on it, and be able to be there for any reason should something occur.

Thanks in advance for the advice.

Kroy · 01-26-2011, 07:44 PM

No experience but here's my advice based on common sense. Remove anything you consider valuable. Get a deposit. I would have some type of contract too. Not sure if you need a lawyer for that. Maybe others can give you better advice than me.

I would also look into property insurance. And check what it covers (does it cover renters?).

Gavin@MMW · 01-26-2011, 07:45 PM

your lease could be violated for Subletting, if the property manager found out, most apartments have a No Subletting clause in the contracts.

but if your comfortable with the people and the situation, sounds like a quick buck to me.

JayKay335i · 01-26-2011, 07:47 PM

They gonna burn it down

CollinsE90 · 01-26-2011, 07:56 PM

They gonna have a giant orgy in your bed

Seminole · 01-26-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

They gonna have a giant orgy in your bed

This. Ever see "The Other Guys"? It's gonna be like that homless orgy in the Prius.

darkcloud · 01-26-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

They gonna have a giant orgy in your bed

Only thing I'd be worried about to be honest.

Also look into that subletting clause. Other than that check your insurance, get a contract drawn up and make some dough!

lcrain · 01-26-2011, 08:04 PM

I have sublet before with no problems, but that was to a close friend. Honestly not too concerned with that, more concerned with them ruining my sh*t, and/or not paying.

infinitekidM2C · 01-26-2011, 08:07 PM

If you are like i was when i was still in school; most of my crap wasnt worth much (ok tv but nothing crazy) so i'd do it

JayKay335i · 01-26-2011, 08:51 PM

They're definitely going to throw an orgy and shit in your bed. I concur with Collin.

Comet · 01-26-2011, 09:01 PM

they will write their name in pee on your matress
shit in your bed
orgy in your bath tub
and sacrifice a cat behind the fridge

Feyd · 01-26-2011, 09:14 PM

Big_Deposit - (fully refundable of course), but get this up front.

infinitekidM2C · 01-26-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Comet

they will write their name in pee on your matress
shit in your bed
orgy in your bath tub
and sacrifice a cat behind the fridge

lol...

and they might actually watch the superbowl at some point

Comet · 01-26-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

lol...

and they might actually watch the superbowl at some point

/thread

jpsum · 01-26-2011, 09:25 PM

it sounds like too much work and too much worry for a thousand bucks. Not worth it if you ask me.

TK-421 · 01-26-2011, 09:48 PM

My parents rented out our place when the super bowl came down here. They made a pretty penny off of it (overlooking the water, you can see the stadium from the roof, 5 min from the airport) but they said the hassle, stress, and worry almost didn't make it worth it. Almost

lcrain · 01-26-2011, 10:02 PM

I can see how it would be a hassle, but I think 1-2k would be worth it. I have a few valuables, but as I said those would be coming with me. I wouldn't even be too pissed if they took the TV, I have been eyeing bigger TVs anyways.

Quick6EF · 01-27-2011, 11:26 AM

I wouldn't do it.

The risk is not worth the reward.

Freakazoid · 01-27-2011, 11:40 AM

$1k per night, 2 nights, and a $1.5k security deposit.

Then I'd do it, otherwise fuck no. You'd be amazed the amount of damage a bunch of drunk people can do in a couple nights

bolinp78 · 01-27-2011, 12:17 PM

It would not be worth it for me.

If you are going to do it I'd be absolutely certain (not sure if that's possible) that they aren't going to be running a whore house out of your place for a few days. Yes, it happens a lot.

ScaredOnce · 01-31-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bolinp78

It would not be worth it for me.

If you are going to do it I'd be absolutely certain (not sure if that's possible) that they aren't going to be running a whore house out of your place for a few days. Yes, it happens a lot.

At least get an hourly royalty... $20 a pop isn't terrible. Just makes sure it's all one-pops.

How much do you want to let me sleep on your couch? Possibility to bring women, booze...

JayKay335i · 02-01-2011, 12:06 AM

I always run brothels out of rented houses over superbowl weekend with the underaged mexican sex slaves I smuggle across the border in the gas tank of my 4x4.

"Yeah, thats a 40 gallon hoe, we'll just make it across".

01-26-2011, 07:38 PM	#1
lcrain Captain 60 Rep 865 Posts Drives: e36 m3, TT-RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	Renting my apt. for the superbowl (need insight) This is not an ad, I am just wanting some opinions. I go to school in Dallas and my friends just rented their 3 bed room apartment for super bowl weekend ($5000). Granted they have a very nice place, mine is not as nice or big but close. I think I can probably get about 800-1000 a night by looking at craigslist. I feel that my apt has some draws. It is across the highway from SMU football complex where the Packers will be practicing. 5 min from downtown. Its in Mockingbird station in Dallas, which has a DART (dallas area rapid transit) station literally in it. But I have some concerns: Would you trust someone you have never met to stay in you apartment? I would remove my valuables obviously. Should I create a contract with a lawyer? If so how much would that cost me and what should it include? Also I would be staying with a friend of mine in the same complex so I could keep an eye on it, and be able to be there for any reason should something occur. Thanks in advance for the advice.
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Kroy Brigadier General 177 Rep 3,032 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	No experience but here's my advice based on common sense. Remove anything you consider valuable. Get a deposit. I would have some type of contract too. Not sure if you need a lawyer for that. Maybe others can give you better advice than me. I would also look into property insurance. And check what it covers (does it cover renters?).
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Gavin@MMW Brigadier General 430 Rep 3,879 Posts Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 iTrader: (18)	your lease could be violated for Subletting, if the property manager found out, most apartments have a No Subletting clause in the contracts. but if your comfortable with the people and the situation, sounds like a quick buck to me.
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lcrain Captain 60 Rep 865 Posts Drives: e36 m3, TT-RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	I have sublet before with no problems, but that was to a close friend. Honestly not too concerned with that, more concerned with them ruining my sh*t, and/or not paying.
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lcrain Captain 60 Rep 865 Posts Drives: e36 m3, TT-RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	I can see how it would be a hassle, but I think 1-2k would be worth it. I have a few valuables, but as I said those would be coming with me. I wouldn't even be too pissed if they took the TV, I have been eyeing bigger TVs anyways.
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Freakazoid Captain 188 Rep 962 Posts Drives: Saturn Redline Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	$1k per night, 2 nights, and a $1.5k security deposit. Then I'd do it, otherwise fuck no. You'd be amazed the amount of damage a bunch of drunk people can do in a couple nights
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