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10-01-2008, 06:08 PM #1
advice on handling a friend issue
My wife and I do real estate on the side. I found my best friend a house. Then, I pulled some strings at the bank to get him qualified. I also, offered to kick in a 64in flat screen as a housewarming gift. I gave hours of financial advice. I was told they wanted to wait. They then went behing my back and bought the house from the seller's agent(which should never be done). These dumbasses actually paid more money. We're talking an 8g commission. What would you do?
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10-01-2008, 06:13 PM #2
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Tell him he is a dumbass.
Buy me a 52" TV, and tell him he owes you beer.
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10-01-2008, 06:14 PM #3
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10-01-2008, 06:14 PM #4
There has to be more to it...i'd talk to the guy. Also it sounds like he's your bestfriend but you might not be his...know what I mean?
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10-01-2008, 06:16 PM #5
Hey "Buddy!"
Welcome to the world of working with the public. Never do business with friends or family, EVER. Somebody always gets fucked.
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10-01-2008, 06:26 PM #6
Yea, I know exactly. Money seems to make people act funny. I'm not rich by a long shot....but, I do alright. Every since I started making a little, he's acted funny. When the shoe was on the other foot, things were different. It's not so much the money as it is I feel slapped in the face. A stranger would not have done this. Hell, if it wasn't for me pulling favors with my banker, they would have never qualified for the loan.
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10-01-2008, 06:31 PM #7
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I recommend getting a new best friend...maybe one with benefits.
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10-01-2008, 06:32 PM #8
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10-01-2008, 06:34 PM #9
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10-01-2008, 06:42 PM #10
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Kamen Blue- 05 Segueway
I don't think I agree with you fellas who don't ever do business with your friends and family.
Now I'm not saying bend over backwards and let yourself get reamed over, but a real man takes care of his flesh and blood and friends first. At least, the ones who deserve your help.
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10-01-2008, 06:44 PM #11
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10-01-2008, 06:48 PM #12
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Kamen Blue- 05 Segueway
Okay, good point.
Employeeing someone is about as big of a favor as you can bestow, and rife with pitfalls.
However- I'd happily recommend, refer, b.s. on a resume, or otherwise aid a deserving friend or family member in getting a job.
If you have a friend or family member who can't get hired anywhere but for your company, odds are they are not worthy of your generosity.
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10-01-2008, 06:51 PM #13
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10-01-2008, 07:02 PM #14
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What a dumbass. Thats some bullshit right there. Definitely confront him on it.
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10-01-2008, 07:09 PM #15
What ever happened to good old fashioned friends. Honestly, I would stick my neck out to help my friends. I wouldn't rent to one though. I have very few people that I can actually trust. It seems as if everyone is out to get you or backstab you in some way. What happened to friends meaning respecting each other and having each other's best interest at heart. Hell, I've met tons of guys that I seem to get along with until I outrun them. Then, I don't hear from them again. It's like taking your basketball and going home when you lose the game. Childish B.S.
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10-01-2008, 07:11 PM #16
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10-01-2008, 07:11 PM #17
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Last edited by Kennedy; 10-01-2008 at 07:16 PM. Reason: sexism
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10-01-2008, 07:12 PM #18
comfront him first, them you can go from them, facts first and then beat his face in
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