Should I give the homeless veteran a chance?

Good morning Debbie. I applaud your efforts and hope you are able to put this together.

Debbie- I agree with what Will Hamm said. Meet with her to get your gut feelings. I love that you want to help and that the landlord does as well. Do your due diligence and put it in the landlord's hands. And also...let us know what happens. 

                                             Thank you, Debbie. 

If that woman qualifies for the rental, then set her up.... if not, you're setting yourself up for a fall....

Good morning, you should meet with her.  I often feel that your Gut can lead the way.  I hope this works out, but you also need to make sure she is qualified.

Good Morning Debbie Holmes 

Go the extra mile and find housing for this veteran OR find the local VSO (veteran service officer) and get him/her involved in the case. This veteran thanks you for helping the veteran in your story

Good morning Debbie Holmes - continue the conversation and check references.  That is what I would do.

Of all the segments of our homeless folks, it is the Veterans that tend to tug at my heartstrings most.  I really feel the VA needs to do more in caring for those in need.  the lady in your story has had a lot of hash luck in her background.  I would want to try and help her.  But, I would also be cautious that I wasn't setting myself up to fail.

I would do the same, but proceed with caution. Mental illness issues can be quite difficult to spot. And sadly, they are rampant in our society.  You have to try though, I get it.  Best of luck Debbie and please let us know what happens.  D 

Debbie,

We would probably do the same.  I am looking forward to hearing the rest of the story.  A

I would have done the same as you, but the fact that she's lying about the dog to get a place would be an issue for most landlords.

Hi Debbie - I would have done the same. I'm sorry it did not work out due to the dog but pets are often a problem with rentals and we see many that do not allow them. Misrepresenting that dog as a service animal does not help, although I can understand her rationale.

Jeff

Do the research and be honest with all parties, pray and let them decide.

One of my biggest real estate regrets was not being able to help someone who needed it. I work in a high-end market and somehow got a call from a woman with two children who needed to find immediate housing with a Section 8 voucher in an area I don't work in. I didn't even know what Section 8 meant.

I met her at the only place she could afford but the owner would not take Section 8. I tried repeatedly to help her but never was able to find a suitable place. Ultimately, all I could do was refer her to an agent in her area who had some experience with Section 8.

I hope this works out for your veteran.

What a beautiful post. We have been in this kind of situation so many times. Sometimes it works out great, sometimes it's an absolute bust. 

Another good resource for someone like this is Wounded Warriors. They are fantastic at helping in situations such as this.