GENERAL INFORMATION: But the Leasing Agent said She Could Work with Me...

Another Lease Application Fee Lost - 

Why didn't they just tell me I would be Rejected?

I hear this everyday.  I can tell you the FIVE REASONS this happens:

1. You may not be aware of all the issues with your criminal report. I have had clients who have information on their criminal records that really isn't correct - example: dates listed for probation ending that look like other convictions. You can purchase your criminal records at my website: www.AptFindFelons.com for a nominal fee.

2. You may not be aware of your credit information. In fact, their may be a problem with your credit report. That is why I request all clients to run a copy (you can do it for free if you haven't run it in the past year) at www.annualcreditreport.com.

3. The Leasing Agent may not really understand the law enough to advise you. For example, few agents really understand Deferred Adjudication enough to know that the charges are DISCHARGED or DISMISSED when you finish probation - it's as it the charge never happened.

4. The Leasing Agent may not completely understand the policies of the complex.  This tends to happen most if he or she is new to the property.

5. The Leasing Agent may receive a bonus for Leasing and a bonus for applications submitted. This creates a situation where running applications generates income for the Leasing Agent. This may or may not be the case, but be aware that the leasing agent may not have your best interests at heart.

SAN ANTONIO: Only 28 Apartments accept a Felon in the entire SA area

Only 28 Apartments will accept you until Year 10

Well, 28 total places for a felony conviction are available. But what applies to you will certainly be less than that number.  Location, price range, availability, and the "crime and time" restriction will certainly affect your choices.

What do I mean by CRIME & TIME?  Many apartments have a rule on when they will consider you for an apartment.  Usually the more "distasteful" a crime is creates their guidelines.  Let me give you 3 examples:

1. A hot check felony may be accepted at year 1 by some complexes since they view their risk as minimal (they will insist that you pay with a money order).

2. A marijuana possession crime may be accepted by some complexes at year 5.  However a dealing or distribution crime may not be accepted until year 10.

3. Some complexes will never take an aggravated felony (weapon or threat used in a crime) or violent crime while others wait for 10 years.

Don't believe that your "crime" will "drop off" at year 10 or 12. It just doesn't happen.  Unless you like to risk your application fees, you really should call me.

SAN ANTONIO: Announcing an Assistant based in Central Texas

To contact my Assistant, just call 210-704-7670

Alicia will take your information and forward it to me so I can find your apartment.  Alicia is not a Real Estate Agent but she will help you to complete the information I require - and her Google Voice number is a local call.

Of course, if you need to talk to me you can always call me at 832-303-3002.

I appreciate the business that San Antonio has given me.  This also shows my commitment to San Antonio and Central Texas.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Changing the way I work in 2010

I am changing in 2010

In 2009, I specialized in helping people overcome criminal records rent.  But I also took calls and tried to help people with Evictions, Broken Leases, and with other issues.  I've come to the conclusion that my efforts are best spent helping only those people with criminal issues rent.

If I have taken your case and it is one that doesn't involve a criminal arrest then I will finish your case but will not take any more on.  I have two very capable co-workers who can handle broken leases and other tough issues.

In 2010, I'm going to dedicate my efforts in helping with the following situations:

• Helping those people with serious Misdemeanors lease
• Working with clients with Deferred Felonies also called Deferred Adjudications for a Felony offense rent
• Assisting felons and their families to rent apartments and townhomes

I haven't decided if I will continue to go to The Apartment Store on a daily basis.  To reach me, you should call my 24 x7 Message line 832-303-3002 or contact me at AptFindFelons@gmail.com.  Of course, you can always engage my services through my website www.AptFindFelons.com.

It is my wish to help you or your loved one to find a great apartment without wasting your application fees or having to lease under a different name (and possibly be evicted if you are "found out").  I believe in being honest and above-board in all dealings.

Please contact me if you need my services; it is a free service, the Apartments pay my fee.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Do you need to be in your new apartment by the Holidays?

Do you need to be in your new Apartment by the Holidays?

If so, let me hear from you. I'm working 7 days a week helping people with their apartment moves. 

You can contact me 24x7 at 832-303-3002 - it's my new Message Line. Just leave a message and I'll get right back to you.

Or send me an e-mail to AptFindFelons@gmail.com or my e-mail at The Apartment Store which is AptStore@Gmail.com.

I know the specials that can help you have a Happy Holiday in your new place.

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: Don't you wish they had a Sign?

Don't you wish they advertised that their Apartment was "Felon Friendly"...

Well, we all know why they don't.  The apartments want certain felons but not others and they don't want the "non-felons" knowing they will accept people with a background.

Let's face it, you wouldn't want your kids living next to some felons.  You wouldn't want to live next to some either.  

The apartments and their insurance companies (yes, many of the guidelines are crafted because of insurance concerns) decide who to take a risk on.  If you haven't been in trouble for 6, 7, or 10 years, then I can get you a great apartment just about anywhere in Houston, DFW, Austin or San Antonio.  

Does that mean you can live exactly where you want?  It means I can generally find you an apartment in your price range in the side of town you want to live in.  And I can tell you if there is a nicer place in a nearby area.

I want you and your family living in the nicest place possible.  You deserve it - after all, you've turned your life around!


To request my services, just call 866-285-2100 and ask for John, "the Felony Expert" or click on the AptFindFelons.com link and complete the FIND A TX APT form.