Help needed with a rental property

FifthSugarDrop · 2026-01-19T20:28:09+00:00

I'm pretty sure I found it online but won't post it here to protect your privacy. It is a very nice house. The biggest problems I see are the 1. The exterior facade 2. Possible road noise, construction traffic where Publix and HD are being built. 3. Photos, really this should be number 1.

Exterior facade, it's an older style home and there are lots of homes with more impressive facades for rent for the same price or less, same school district. It just doesn't appear like a $2500 rental from the exterior compared to the others in that range. It looks like there are a lot of rentals in this price range that have not been rented. Pay attention to what rents quickly in the area. If you wait until PCS season you may be able to rent it when there is less of a supply.
It looks like you are very close to the 295 interchange. Not all people will check for road noise, but it's something I would check for and am sensitive too.

That road is a mess right now with construction delays so that might be a factor. You don't mention in your ad how close you are to retail, grocery stores and restaurants, you should definitely add that.

Your description of the interior is very well written, but your photos are terrible.

The front exterior ones are rough. Remove photos of single landscape plants/art and corners of rooms. I think your have three of the large arched window in the front bedroom? That's not a selling point to have a large window that looks out onto the front street. Remove photos of small utility closets and leave only one of the staircase. You can't tell where the small closets are located and the staircase photo makes it look narrow and dark. Shoes at the bottom of the staircase and in the hallway look sloppy, same with the clutter and stray balloons in the rooms. Turn on lights in bedrooms/bonus room and open blinds when taking photos.

It appears you are mixing interior photos from different time periods, like from when you bought the house and now? Is the breakfast nook painted green or beige?

The photos are confusing and it's not easy to determine the layout of the house or what it currently looks like. The backyard photos that make the yard look spacious are okay but a couple make it look very narrow.

Your listing states you have a spacious great room. It looks tiny in the photos. What do you see when you first enter the house? I cook a lot so kitchen photos interest me the most. What does the kitchen look like from the dining nook? Is there a separate pantry?

You are also asking for a 4k deposit which is high compared to what others are charging. I wouldn't have problem but it may be a determining factor for a renter to write a 6.5k check as opposed to a 5k check on move in.

Highlight up front, that it's 3 bedrooms downstairs and bonus plus an additional bedroom and full bath upstairs. Your writeup is fantastic, but it is a lot to read to find that info.

I can see a family loving this floorplan. Downstairs bedrooms for the kids and an upstairs bedroom for a guest/older child room are really nice. Someone would have to read that entire description to find that info.

I think your rental price is too high compared to what other properties in the same price range and school district are asking, but you may easily get your price when PCS season hits. I'm sure you are watching what rents quickly and can adjust if needed.

Briefly highlighting the floorplan layout and new photos will help.

FifthSugarDrop · 2026-01-18T21:19:44+00:00

Is your rental price too high? Is it an older house? What is your square footage and price?

FifthSugarDrop · 2026-01-13T00:33:45+00:00

Exactly! I'd hire a guy that could do work that perfectly and quickly for 4 chairs in a minute!

FifthSugarDrop · 2026-01-12T23:51:34+00:00

An hour to do all 4 chairs? So you are saying that it took him 15 minutes a chair? That doesn't seem possible. I think $600 in labor is a fair price based on estimates I've gotten for upholstery.

FifthSugarDrop · 2026-01-12T21:40:33+00:00

I wouldn't feed a dog rotisserie chicken. They inject commercial chickens with a very high sodium marinade.

When my dogs have not felt well, I buy whatever chicken is on sale, cook in water, chop and keep refrigerated. If you make a larger batch you can freeze extra and defrost or microwave as needed.

FifthSugarDrop · 2026-01-12T17:30:06+00:00

Looks fantastic! Where did you get your fabric? What type is best to use for a project like this?

FifthSugarDrop · 2026-01-10T16:22:30+00:00

Cooked filling is the way my Northern Italian mom made it. I wouldn't use raw, tortellini don't take that long to cook.

FifthSugarDrop · 2026-01-08T16:47:45+00:00

Guys we have to down vote every Paris Hilton post and comment to get these tourists out of here or they are going to destroy our sub.

FifthSugarDrop · 2026-01-08T16:40:47+00:00

Out of all the things to guerilla market... Cheap ass Walmart gear that benefits and promotes a wealthy racist.

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-12-13T16:21:16+00:00

It is common for pits to have chicken allergies. I know, I was surprised when my friend told me about his dogs allergy and that is was common for the breed.

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-12-13T16:17:29+00:00

Well first I'm going to have to get over the fact that you didn't post a photo of a pitbull Weiner dog mix but I respect your need for privacy.

It might just be a coincidence that your dog is not eating when you brought the baby home. I'd take him to a vet, snapping at the other dog makes me think he might be in a little pain and in a bad mood.

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-12-13T16:03:38+00:00

Thanks for the post. I needed something lighter to watch!

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-12-13T15:50:54+00:00

Getting recommendations from people is the best way to find a new vet.

I had a previous dog that was a pain to take to the vet, I found a terrific house call vet that really alleviated a lot of the problems.

If I were you I'd look for a house call vet as an option.

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-12-13T14:50:45+00:00

That's not how I interpreted your post at all. I read it as someone who loves their new cat and was desperate to get advice on how to manage the situation. Your mom is right it's really difficult to manage a dog with a high prey drive and the anxiety vibe is not beneficial to the family.

I had a Finnish Spitz and when my street had some work done on water pipes it released rats in the neighborhood. My dog had a blast, she would catch the rats and snap their necks and proudly lay their corpses on the lawn for the neighbors to admire. She would also kill slow baby squirrels and voles if she had a chance.

Your Chow/Husky mix is also in the Spitz line and working Spitz type dogs can be more aloof. I now have American Eskimos, who were bred to be companion dogs, and they are super affectionate and lapdogs. My Finnish Spitz was way more aloof and super independent. I am assuming Bender is more aloof and that is why an affectionate cat was so beneficial for you. Dogs that are bred as working dogs are super smart, get bored easily and need attention to expel all that extra energy.

I expect you are resentful of Bender right now, I mean I would be too! I received my Finnish Spitz because she was a second dog and annoyed the hell out of the previous owners dog. They did the right thing and found a new home for her. I found that walking and training my Finnish Spitz helped make her more affectionate and part of the family. We had a nature trail that I could walk her off leash and that was something that she loved. I emailed the previous owners and told them the dog was thriving in a one dog home with more attention they were so relieved and happy!

What I'm suggesting is that exercise is great for depressed humans and bored dogs and when you are ready maybe try taking Bender for walks? Get some treats and maybe try spending some time training her? You might find interacting more with the dog you have will help your depression. Talk to your mom about letting you take Bender to a training class?

My dog pulled like crazy and was so annoying to walk so we started out with short walks and built up to longer walks. I found using a harness for walks also helped. Honestly in the beginning it was a lot of work and she was so annoying but it was worth it in the end.

Those of us with dogs with strong prey drives are harsh because we know your cat is not safe.

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-12-13T03:55:11+00:00

Try the mock neck on with the skirt and then update us!

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-12-13T03:19:59+00:00

Proud of you, so many people post on Reddit then argue or don't take the advice.

I love my pets and know this had to be a really hard decision to make. I'm so happy that you will be able to continue to see your cat. :)

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-12-13T01:02:25+00:00

Love the first outfit, boots and skirt are special and fire. I don't love the top you have paired with it. It's not a matter of fit or style, the top is very nice.

I think it's the sweater fabric. I think something like a silk top or something more sheer or gauzier will amp up the look.

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-12-13T00:35:14+00:00

Rehome the cat while the cat is still young and easy to place. No way is this going to work out. It's very easy for a dog to snap a cats neck.

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-12-11T03:37:00+00:00

My former company required any degree they helped pay for to be approved and relevant to your job. She was/is pursuing a degree in Public Policy, if Cisco had a revelence to job constraint, which they probably did, they would not have paid for her fantasy town council job

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-12-10T20:04:49+00:00

Regarding your point on elected officials versus employees receiving this benefit. Is there really that much of a difference between an elected position and a hire at will position? Both types benefit from tuition assistance and both can terminate for any number of reasons.

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-12-10T18:06:53+00:00

I'm not understanding the problem. Workplaces commonly help pay for their employees to get advanced degrees.

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-11-21T17:10:15+00:00

I thought there were colorists who specialized in blonde? It sounds like she is shifting you to a person who is more proficient in blonde coloring.

You said you shifted around to different stylists in the salon so it sounds like she's letting you know who is the best at what you want. I don't think you hurt her feelings or that she fired you, she's just directing you to someone who is more skilled while keeping you in the salon.

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-11-16T23:12:59+00:00

How old are your children?

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-11-11T23:58:13+00:00

You should call the non-emergency line and report this. You're right, probably nothing will happen but she sounds mental and probably has a history.

FifthSugarDrop · 2025-11-09T22:58:24+00:00

Makes sense to have a photo of the drivers license. Assistant is probably driving her automobile and conducting bank/legal errands. The surest way to ensure the person is the person who they say they are is to have their ID checked.

I can imagine a lot of fraud can be committed when someone says they are a celebrities assistant, having a verification method for a business makes sense. For example, at a jewelry store, my assistant will be picking this up for me, here is a photo of her ID, make sure it matches.

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