GENERAL INFORMATION: Rules Tightened in 2011

Just this year (2011) it seems that rules are tightening

I've had a place in DFW that used to take some felonies at 2 years, change to 5 years.

I've had a chain that is in most of the metros in Texas, change from considering some felonies at 7 years, to move the bar to 10 years.

Does this mean that there are no good apartments left?  No, it just means that you need my help more than ever because there are fewer and fewer places.

Just submit a FIND MY TX APARTMENT FORM on my website: www.AptFindFelons.com.  If you would like to speak to me or don't have a computer available to you, you can call me at 832-303-3002.

P.S. I'm the only apartment finder in Texas, that I know of, that concentrates his business on helping people with criminal issues in DFW (Dallas - Ft Worth), Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.  

GENERAL INFORMATION: You deserve a Home: That's why I don't accept the first NO

My clients deserve housing and my calling is to serve them

This doesn't mean I will do anything unethical but it does mean that if I understand an apartment to have a policy then I won't accept a no from a leasing agent as a "final no".


One thing that frustrates me is the general lack of training of many, not all, but many of the leasing agents. I bet only 25% can articulate what a Deferred Adjudication for a felony is...and with the managers and assistant managers it is probably about 75%. Many of the complexes don't do the job they should in training people about misdemeanors, classes of misdemeanors, felonies, deferred adjudications and the other terms that will come up in day to day dealings with the public.


Have I been told NO by a leasing agent only to have a manager correct the statement? All the time. I have had leasing agents tell me "they don't accept felonies" when they take Felony 3 (but not Felony 1 or Felony 2). I have had people tell me they don't take felonies when they mean they don't take MOST felonies but they will accept a hot check felony or a DWI felony. I've had people tell me NO because they didn't want to be bothered.


One of the reasons I am successful at a tough job is I call back and speak to Assistant Managers and Managers. I am polite but I do not accept a first NO for an answer.

That isn't me.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Break Free CALL ME

BREAK FREE - Call Me Today

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832-303-3002

If you want to start a new life, you need a new home.  One in YOUR NAME.

A place that will give you a "fair deal". I know the apartments for you.

Call me or complete my FIND TX APARTMENT form on my website.

It doesn't matter if you need an apartment that will work with a Felony, a Misdemeanor, or a Deferred Adjudication for a Felony (Deferred Felony). Or have a broken lease or eviction and one of these issues.

I can help.  And my services are FREE to you; the apartments pay my fees.

FELONS: Got a call today - Lady asked me if my Website was a "JOKE"

We spent 30 years in Bad Apartments - Can You Really Find Us A Place?

YES, I CAN.

And the type and numbers of apartments I will find for you depend on three factors:

1. The Crime.  I can't help Sexual Offenders.  I can help just about every one else but understand if your crime is violent or involves a large amount of drugs, you will have fewer choices.

2. The Time.  The time SINCE THE CONVICTION DATE is the determining factor.  If it has been 10 years since conviction, you will typically have more choices than 7 years or 6 years.  But 6 and 7 years have more choices available than 4 or 5 years.  Years 0-4 are pretty lean.

3. The Money.  The third important factor is the money you have to spend.  An $750 dollar one bedroom apartment will be nicer than a $500 dollar apartment.  Every where in Texas this is true.

I don't joke about my job.  I consider it my ministry to help felons and their families.  I rejoice when my clients are accepted.  I love a happy ending.  I enjoy knowing that your surroundings are a little better and you have a nicer place to raise your family.

It may sound corny, but this feeling of victory and the satisfaction I receive from helping you is more important to me than the money. I may laugh and joke with you, but my service is as important to me as it is to you.

Call me toll-free M-S 9:00-5 at 866-285-2100 or complete this FIND A TX APT form.

FELON: Testimonial posted today from a thankful daughter

They were tired of the Brick Wall the felony was creating for them

I received a testimonial today from a thankful daughter.  I helped her find an apartment for her mother who had a felony in her distant past.  Of course, her mom was having a problem finding an apartment:


Hey John,
My mom signed a lease yesterday, and she did put your name down.  The unit number is 250.  I want to thank you again so much for helping us.  It is truly a blessing that we were able to get her an apartment when there were so many brick walls before.  I think what you do is great and we were so lucky to find you.  I hope you are very successful in this business and God bless you!
Thank you,
E.Z.


I can help over 80% of felons find apartments or townhouses in Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, or San Antonio.  Chances are, if your not a sex offender, I can find you a place.


Call me at 866-285-2100 or click on this link to have me FIND A TX APT.  This is a FREE service; I bill the apartments.

FELONS: How did you hear about me?

I always ask the Question "How did you hear about me"

Most people say they found me through Google, Bing, or Yahoo. But here are the other ways people have found out about Apartment Find Felons of Texas or AptFindFelons.com:

1.   Spouses or "loved ones" checking out the internet

2.   Support group members giving out my card (AA or Rehab)

3.   Parole officers

4.   Leasing agents giving out my information to someone

5.   Referral from another person with a criminal record

6.   Anger Management Class

7.   Craigslist ads

8.   Answers to questions posted on Yahoo Answers & Wiki Answers

9.   Prison Ministries

10. Word of mouth

Thank you to everyone who refers me.  It is the highest compliment you can pay someone when you send them business.

Put me to work for you or a felon you know.  Just click on this link and fill out the FIND A TX APT FOR ME form.  

You can also call me at 866-285-2100 or check out my website at www.AptFindFelons.com.

FELONS: How I handle Complaints

Basically, I listen - and I try to do better.

I got a complaint today from a guy who was thrilled with his apartment and had dropped me a note to tell me so.

I got so wrapped up with the daily grind that I forgot to answer his note. I was wrong - he did everything right.

Unlike most people, he sent me a note to complain.

I really appreciate people letting me know when they feel I messed up. It really is the only way you can get better.

FELONS: Felon business picking up

It has been only 2 months since I expanded my business past Houston metro

I have now placed former felons in Ft. Worth, Garland, North Dallas, Eustis, San Antonio, Austin, Irving, and the surrounding areas.

Business is good and my customer's are happy. I will forever be tweaking my database to insure I have the latest policies and that my customers are thrilled with my service.

Some people are "unplaceable" due to their prior convictions, for example it is much harder to place someone who must live in a certain area if no apartments will accept that crime and timeframe in the area the client wants to reside. Some apartments will not take felony convictions but will only take deferred felonies; that is why my web form asks the questions it does.

To engage my services, just click on this FIND A TX APT FOR ME form or call me at 866-285-2100.

FELONS: Don't expect miracles

I know you want to move, but you can't expect miracles

What do I mean you can't expect miracles? It means:

1. You may not be able to live in the part of town you want. Apartments that accept felons are not everywhere
2. You may not be able to pay exactly what you want - maybe $50 to $100 a month more then you would like
3. The apartment complex will probably be older - not new and up-to-date
4. You probably won't get a special
5. You may have a larger deposit
6. If you have a Broken Lease or an Eviction, it will limit your choices even more (and probably increase your deposit too)
7. If you have a violent felony or multiple felonies, you will be very limited in your choices
8. If you have a serious Misdemeanor (like assault) coupled with your felony, it is difficult to place you.
   

Your prior life will have its consequences in your present housing. The good thing is that every year that passes since your conviction, will give you more housing choices.

I want to be there to help you at every step along the way. Let's get started today. Fill out my FIND A TX APT FOR ME form by clicking on the link.

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FELONS: DWI Felony Surprise

I had a client tell me a she heard her DWI Felony would be accepted at "Most Complexes"

So I called every complex in the area she wanted to live. Only one-fourth, or 25% of the complexes would accept her. Most had a "No Felony" rule. Some said she could apply after 5, 6, or 7 years. One said "she can live there in 10 years:.

Only 3 will even talk to her now. Is it fair? Maybe not, but it is factual. ANY TYPE OF FELONY WILL HURT YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING AN APARTMENT. Some misdemeanors, like assault, will as well.

If you have a misdemeanor, a deferred felony (deferred adjudication for a felony offense), or a felony, you need the help of a trained locator who specializes in helping felons.

Someone like me.

FELONS: Will the apartment complex accept me?

To be Accepted - we all want that.

And, I'm never sure until they accept you that it is going to work out. I can understand their policies but in some cases, the management and regional management must make a call on whether they feel that you pose any risk to their multi-million dollar investment - their complex.

I've had some clients who are themselves surprised with things that pop up - like broken leases that appear on their credit report when they don't know of them ahead of time (that's why I suggest that everyone runs their own credit report).

I do everything I can do to make sure the complex will accept you, including calling the manager of the complex before you apply. That is why I encourage you to call me first.

I too have a vested interest in the apartment accepting you -- that is the only way I'm paid a commission.

FELONS: AptFindFelons.com now has Austin apartments profiled!

Now Hear This, Austin is now covered by AptFindFelons.com!

July 14, 2009

AptFindFelons.com, the only website we know of that is geared solely to help felons and their families find Texas apartments, is available now for residents of the Texas Capital - Austin.

This FREE apartment locating service is offered to anyone who will agree to use JOHN AT THE APARTMENT STORE as the Referral Source and agrees to notify John of any leased signed. To request this service, just click on this AptFindFelons.com link and complete a FIND A TX APT FOR ME form.

Until now it has been almost impossible for felons and their families to rent apartments in Austin quickly and easily and without risking deposits and application fees.

Austin completes the major metro areas covered by AptFindFelons.com - joining Houston, Dallas - Ft. Worth, and San Antonio as the areas covered by this service.

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FELONS: AptFindFelons.com is now available in San Antonio

FELONS: AptFindFelons.com now has the apartment information for San Antonio

July 12, 2009

AptFindFelons.com, the only website we know of that is geared solely to help felons and their families find Texas apartments, is available now for residents of the San Antonio area.

This FREE apartment locating service is offered to anyone who will agree to use JOHN AT THE APARTMENT STORE as the Referral Source and agrees to notify John of any leased signed. To request this service, just click on this link.

Until now it has been almost impossible for felons and their families to rent apartments in San Antonio quickly and easily and without putting application fees and deposits at risk.

San Antonio joins Houston and the Dallas - Ft. Worth metroplex the first three areas to be covered by this service. Austin will be ready by the end of July 2009.

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FELONS: Having a Tough Time Finding a decent apartment?

You thought your legal problems ended at the courthouse...

You never knew that most apartment complexes wouldn't want you to live at their complex. But I can help. I know the apts and town houses that will give you the second chance you deserve.

I specialize in helping felons who have turned their life around. I am dedicated to helping you and your family find the best housing available.

I won't kid you - it's not easy. But my database of apartments is broken down by TIME and CRIME. I can help over 90% of my applicants find apartments.

But, don't bother me if you won't commit to using me as your Referral Source - it takes me over 3 times longer to place you than a client without a criminal conviction. And like anybody, if I'm going to invest hours of my time, I want to be paid.

The good news is that the apartments will pay my fee out of their marketing budget. So my service is FREE to you.

How do you start? Select this link and complete a FIND A TX APT FOR ME. I must have complete information. I am able to place Houston applicants now and I'm working on my database for DFW, Austin, and San Antonio. I expect to have my database work completed for DFW in July, San Antonio in early August, and Austin in late August.

Let's get started towards finding you and your family the decent housing you deserve.

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FELONS: PDF Business Card here and on my site

PDF Business Card on my specialty website: AptFindFelons.com

Felons have it tough - even after they have "paid their debt to society" and are leading productive lives.

Do you know that only 39 apartment complexes in Houston, the 4th largest city in the U.S., will allow a felon to live there (before 6 years have elasped). More at 7 years. Double that at 10 years. DFW, San Antonio, and Austin really aren't any better.

But the felon or the family of someone convicted of a felony not only needs an apartment locator - they need an apartment locator that specializes in helping felons.

To my knowledge, I'm the only people with a web site devoted to helping felons. I try to put you and your family in the nicest place possible. I know that many other apartment finders just have a list of crummy apartments that take felons and they send the list and "wash their hands of you".

I'm not like that. Call me or visit my web site that is designed for felons and their families: www.AptFindFelons.com. The site serves the largest metro areas in Texas (Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Austin, and San Antonio). I've also added a link to the PDF Business Card and my AptFindFelons Testimonials page to this blog posting.

JOHN AT THE APARTMENT STORE