Why would a tenant of mine send me a linkedin request?

Question

I have had this tenant now for close to four yrs, & I do not ever talk to him because I have a property manager. His wife turned out to be the BIGGEST COMPLAINER & WHINER I've ever had, so I chose to not deal with her anymore & hired a property manager. In the last week now I've received two request from the husband for me to accept his invitation to linkedin. I do not want to accept it, and I wonder why he would be sending this to me?? I know his wife would LOVE for me to get rid of the manager in hopes I would spend the money each month I pay them on things she would like to have. I would do this if she wasn't such a pain, but I don't want to go back to dealing with someone like her. I've ignored the linkedin request, what would you do? Do you think this is a mistake, I kind of don't think so. I don't like how this now keeps being sent to me.

Answer 1

I think a lot of these social networking sites look for names that are on your list and a strangers list. Then the social networking site will send an invite to both of you.



Example. Person A knows person Z. B also knows Z but A and B don't know each other. Since both of you know Z (and Z knows both A & B, then the networking site will send an invite to both A and B to make it look like A & B sent invites to each other. Then A thinks B sent and invite and B thinks A sent an invite. That's how Facebook, Linkedin and other networking sites build us such a large base of members. I rarely send out invites but people I don't know have received invites from me that I haven't sent.



If you Google or Wikipedia search for "Six Degrees of Separation" you'll understand how it works. But basically, there is a theory that are six people that are between you and a stranger that both of you know. That person you both know is a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend that you both know. First popularized in 1929.

Answer 2

Look, lots of people try to "pad" their "friends" lists on both fb and LinkedIn. Example, if I only had true, current friends on my fb, I'd only have about 6, including family. Also, the guy may not agree with his wife. Just because she's a biotch doesn't necessarily mean he is, too. In fact, an argument could be made that lots of people with spouses like this are just the opposite. Example, my boyfriend is a real sob to waiters, clerks, well, just about everyone. As a result, I frequently find myself in the position of peacemaker. This guy could be in the same situation. Just accept his request.

Answer 3

I would just ignore it. I don't want anything to do with linked in. I've received many request from people I know and some from people I've never heard of. I'm so tired of facebook and getting tagged in and receiving info on rescued dogs from all over the US. There is nothing I can do for them because we have our own problems and too many dogs that need good homes. It just takes too much time for all of that. I would never want to be in with my tenants and be expected to keep up with them. I require a phone call for repairs or maybe an email and that is private. Just ignore it. Tell them you don't do linked in when you see him. Technology is great but sometimes there is just too much of it.

And I came back to add that some tenants are such pains in the butt, but then I think you already know that. Don't give them access to you.

Answer 4

You can on Linked in reject in such a way that it blocks them from making the request again. You shouldn't have to explain yourself. If he isn't otherwise part of your daily networking then tell him that...and that their communication needs to be through your property manager. The other thing that I have noted is that some people like to add people that they know so that they can fish through their contacts. Make sure your contacts are closed on LinkedIn if you do accept or you may have friends telling you that this guy is name dropping your name to get business with them.

Answer 5

Fox bought MySpace for $560M. Fox had ZERO intention of keeping MySpace alive. Fox wanted the MySpace technology.

Microsoft purchases linkedin for $26.2M. Do you think Microsoft really wanted LinkedIn? I doubt it. I think they have other plans for the program.



Why do I think this? What do you do with linked in? If you are like most of us, you don't do anything with linkedin. So does it matter if you accept the relationship or not? Is it going to change anything between the two of you?

Answer 6

The most likely reason you got a friend request is because LinkedIn sent it to you from the email list. You don't have to befriend your tenant.

Answer 7

Keep ignoring it. Next time you are talking to him, tell him that you don 't use Linkedin much and so you do not accept friend requests. Enough said. You do not need to explain yourself any further.

Answer 8

Sorry but I have no idea what why you care

(and if they are such a hassle I dont know why you have renewed their lease

Since you have hired a property manager to deal with them THAT means you are losing some of the rent to pay the manager - I hope you increased their rent to compensate)





it keeps being sent to you

If its via email then just set a filter to send it straight to the junk bin

if its real mail then just put it in the real bin (or return it to sender and just put not known at the address)

Answer 9

Get off of LinkedIn = a lot of problems solved.

Answer 10

f you Google or Wikipedia search for "Six Degrees of Separation" you'll understand how it works. But basically, there is a theory that are six people that are between you and a stranger that both of you know. That person you both know is a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend that you both know. First popularized in 1929

Answer 11

Some people send social media requests to everyone they know/meet.

Answer 12

You are not required to accept a person on this media web site. You might deny this person. I am sure there is a deny button. Find this button and click on it.



I have no friends on either media web site I chose not to accept.



If you accept them, they would be complaining about the condition of the rental unit and about problems of the rental unit. You have hired a property manager to conduct your rental business.



I hope this has been of some benefit to you, good luck.



"FIGHT ON"

Answer 13

Some people send social media requests to everyone they know/meet.

Answer 14

If he is the tenant and signed the contract - you only have to talk to him. It may be better to do this by letter via your manager. This way it keeps things formal and you have evidence if needed.

Answer 15

Probably because she's clicked the option to send an invite to everyone in her address book, and you're in her address book

Answer 16

Block/ignore/delete - continue having the property manager deal with the tenants (that's why you pay him/her).

Answer 17

In thwe grand scheme of things, does it really matter? Just ignore the requests

Answer 18

Consiglio uova a colazione

Answer 19

he probably didn't

those things are computer generated when your name and the other person's name come up somewhere in emails and they are attempting to generate more social media

that is not a good social connection you want to engage in

Answer 20

Maybe just trying to build their connection base. Ignore them. No obligation to accept.

Answer 21

Sounds like you need to run a background report on him. He could be a serial killer.

Answer 22

Just ignore his request and move on.

Answer 23

Some people are obsessed with social media.

Answer 24

They are unclear what a business contact is. Ignoring is the proper etiquette.

Answer 25

Haha.. Thats amazing.

Answer 26

Just to get information.

Answer 27

He just likes to collect "connections". Ignore it.

Answer 28

Being nice

Answer 29

you have a business relationship with them as landlord, I would ignore the request

Answer 30

You are making too much of it. Just delete it and move on.

Answer 31

LOL. And you accuse your *tenant* of being a whiner?

Answer 32

They just want to connect with u. Be kind

Answer 33

Just ignore it.

Answer 34

if its real mail then just put it in the real bin (or return it to sender and just put not known at the address)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alfBqzy6eFc&index=1&list=PLmk9IhkByHD46_p9gsfNXj7mO2-65a1ok

Answer 35

h

Answer 36

To get on your good side . . .

Answer 37

No

Answer 38

Block him if you can.

Answer 39

no

Answer 40

Dunno