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Virgil Moore The #1 Funding Challenge Real Estate Investors Face—And How to Overcome It
21 March 2025 | 86 replies
And when the truth is drug out of you, it comes with insults and anger over having truth uncovered.
Itay Heled how you protect your house in short term rental?
17 March 2025 | 22 replies
.✅ Judgments & Liens Search – Since these no longer appear on credit reports, a separate check can uncover unpaid debts or past legal issues.✅ Criminal Background Check – A nationwide search can flag any major concerns before handing over the keys.✅ Eviction History – If a guest has a history of past evictions, that’s a huge red flag for potential property damage.✅ Verified Income Data – If offering mid-term stays, checking bank deposit history can help confirm financial responsibility.For last-minute guests or those with little rental history, it’s reasonable to request verification for additional occupants. 
Amy Jones Thinking of Buying a Large Home and Renting Rooms
12 March 2025 | 5 replies
.✔ Judgments & Liens Search – Since these no longer show up on credit reports, a separate check helps uncover past unpaid debts or landlord disputes.✔ Eviction & Rental History – One bad roommate can disrupt the entire house.
Keritan Shelby Duplex Buy & Hold w/t Creative Financing!
11 March 2025 | 0 replies
Not the best, but decent by uncovering what he truly wanted out of the property and why he was selling it as a saavy investor himself.
Adam Hooper Georgia Lease Agreement/Rent Collection Method
12 March 2025 | 6 replies
.✅ Judgments & Liens Search – These no longer appear on credit reports, but a separate search can uncover past unpaid debts or landlord disputes.✅ Eviction & Rental History – Past evictions and rental payment behavior matter more than a credit score alone.✅ Criminal Background Check – A nationwide search helps flag potential risks while staying compliant with local laws.✅ Verified Income Data – Looking at actual bank deposits instead of pay stubs prevents reliance on fraudulent documents.Rent collection apps are helpful, but without proper screening, they won’t protect you from a bad tenant.
April Adams What Section 8 Landlord Need to Know: Eligibility vs Suitability
11 March 2025 | 2 replies
.✅ Judgments & Liens Search – Since these no longer appear on credit reports, a separate search can uncover past unpaid debts or court actions from prior landlords.✅ Eviction & Rental History – Checking payment history, past evictions, and landlord references helps verify reliability.✅ Criminal Background Check – Ensures compliance with local laws while flagging potential concerns.Section 8 can be a great program for landlords, but only if the tenant is properly vetted.
Alex Hall Subto FHA problem
24 March 2025 | 58 replies
Here is a fundamental flaw to Sub2, that this situation seems to exemplify. 
Chida Truong Pace Morby Mentorship
30 March 2025 | 451 replies
Listening to the opinions of realtors on this site when I joined in 2016 set me back by YEARS in my real estate investing journey.Pace changed my life in a year with all the opportunities he's helped me to uncover.
Nicholas Jackson Prequalify possible applicants for my rental RentRedi
11 March 2025 | 6 replies
.✅ Judgments & Liens Search – These no longer show on credit reports, so a separate check helps uncover unpaid debts.✅ Eviction & Rental History – Past evictions are a huge red flag for payment issues.✅ Criminal Background Check – A nationwide search can help catch risks.✅ Verified Income Data – Checking actual bank deposits prevents relying on fake pay stubs.If you’re not getting any prequalification forms back, it might be time to simplify the process or use a better screening tool.
Xiang J. MTR beginner Qs thanks!
11 March 2025 | 8 replies
.✅ Judgments & Liens Search – Since these no longer appear on credit reports, a separate search helps uncover past unpaid debts or legal disputes.✅ Eviction & Rental History – Even with corporate backing, past rental behavior can reveal red flags.✅ Criminal Background Check – A nationwide search can flag potential concerns.✅ Verified Income Data – If not paid through a company, checking bank deposits ensures financial stability.A little extra diligence in screening ensures you’re selecting tenants who respect the property and the community—not just ones with a corporate letter.