Comments on: Welcome to my Petworth Inauguration Package by Eric Nuzum

By: laura

laura — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:47:25 +0000

bedbugs. nuff said.

By: JnDC

JnDC — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:48:02 +0000

Thats why you rent out your place and party in the city with your friends while crashing on their couch. They get free drinks from the money you make. Win Win

By: Mr. Murple

Mr. Murple — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:41:59 +0000

I have friends and customers in Louisville, KY that rented out their homes for the Ryder Cup. Some took out another insurance policy on their homes for a week (just in case scenario) and from what I know, everything turned out ok. They didn’t over price their homes, but they made it worth their while. Many of them went to stay with relatives or friends or even took a vacation. The city was a party for a week. I know because I was there.
It can be done and done properly if it’s thought out in an intelligent manner. But is it really worth it? There was one guy I know who came back home and was disappointed he wasn’t in town for it. He felt he missed out on the exciting moment. I understand the money issue, but there is something to be said for enjoying the moment and not renting your home just to make a buck. Life is short so why would you want to miss out on the party, the good vibes the city has and all of your friends who are having the time of their life? This is a historical moment and you should be there to witness it.
It’s a POP world and I am lucky to be living in it!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:21:59 +0000

oops. wrong post. and im too lazy to cut and paste it.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:20:06 +0000

Prince of Petworths original point should be reiterated. The crew that was aiming for the comedy club tryst combo should approach this landlord not to rent this building but to BUY it. then kick out CVS (they can move to Mount Pleasant street where they would receive a warm welcome. and then they’d have the whole huge theater building thats frankly sexier and has more history than the spot they were going for in u street. Imagine being able to hang old concert posters and movie posters to display the buildings history and bringing back the original ontario sign. it would be amazing. POP- Can we get an email contact for the owner of tryst. maybe the commenters on this blog could be mobilized to lobby for good causes such as this one. who’s with me?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:08:28 +0000

I think the risk of something unseemly happening in or to your home while rented out is extremely unlikely. Think about it—the most stereotypically rowdy traveller is the away-team sports fan. But even then, what do they do? They head out to the bars. Why? Because (1) that’s what people do, and (2) they want to be around other people like them. Same thing with the inauguration. Sure people want to witness the actual inauguration, but people willing to travel and pay money to rent someone’s house, are looking for more-they want to hang out with people similiar to them, meaning, going to parties (formal or informal), going to bars, being out and about with others to remember the occassion, etc. Why would they want to go back to a rented apartment (or house) and trash it? All that said, could some possession of yours get broken? Sure. But something could get broken when you have your actual friends over, and I trust anyone renting out their place would put away the “important” things.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:03:19 +0000

If I can get even 5K for the week, I’ll rent my house to Kiss.

And yes, I have no problem being a high-priced hooker. That’s HIGH PRICED, I ain’t no downtown streetwalker.