Call me an old cynic but if I was a landlord looking at this I would be thinking …”oh, a student, no a drop-out, working as a shelf-stacker and claiming the dole while they try to work out who the hell they are … hmmm … I might just see who else is around.”
Basically, it’s too much information that raises more negative thoughts than positive ones and is inviting me to be judgemental.
What most landlords want are tenants who will pay their rent on time, not damage their property and not cause any hassles with the neighbours.
A letter that might work for me would be one that says.
Hi,
I am looking for the right rental property because I want it to be my home for a long time. To ensure I get that stability, I promise that I will look after your property, pay rent on time (if not before) and never give you any reason to worry about your investment, including how I’m getting on with the neighbours.
I am educated to university level but taking some time out to get some life experience and earn some money so I have a solid financial base for the next stage of my education. To that end, I already have one job and I’m about to take second.
I ‘m looking for a place I can call home for now and the foreseeable future. If you want a hassle-free life as a landlord, I’m the tenant you are looking for.
Regards etc ...
OK, Flatchatters – who would you rent the flat to? Or have I missed the point here?