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Kai G. Screening for commercial tenants
12 April 2025 | 3 replies
Of course if the background check come back with anything criminal I will use that as a disqualifier. 
Scott Trench Trump Policies Will Put Downward Pressure on Real Estate Rents/Prices
15 April 2025 | 376 replies
Hell, I can't stand Biden Jr. but I give credit where credits due; he's a WAY better coke-head criminal than I ever could be!
Jay Hinrichs Detroit Tarrifs is now the time for a rebirth and new look @ this market
17 April 2025 | 91 replies
The last guy I hired - the best of the lot, since half of them either had criminal records or couldn't pass a drug test - burned through an entire year's worth of leave and sick time in less than 3 months, then after being told he didn't have any more time off left called in sick Thursday and Friday w/o pay and quit on Monday.
Natalie Allie How do you mitigate risk while investing in Detroit?
11 April 2025 | 12 replies
.➤ Criminal Background Check – Includes national, state, and county-level records, along with sex offender registries (where legally allowable).➤ Judgments & Liens – These are no longer included on any credit report but are still very relevant—especially for spotting unpaid rent or property damage claims filed by past landlords.
Rene Hosman What is the most important screening when considering a tenant?
9 April 2025 | 1 reply
Criminal records aren't always accessible and may have nothing to do with one's ability to pay rent.
Dani Edwards Screening for students?
10 April 2025 | 10 replies
Since many students don’t have established credit or rental history, it’s important to adjust your screening process while still protecting yourself as a landlord.Screening Student Tenants:➤ Always run at least a criminal background check, including a sex offender registry search.
Rishabh C. Round Rock vs Leander - Where to Buy?
10 April 2025 | 15 replies
Schools quality affect many other factors - criminality, shopping, vacancy, etc.But, beware, school ratings change - new master-planned divisions might start with new schools with low or no ratings, evolve into excellent schools as the nice houses get occupied by young professionals, and devolve in rating as the kids grow up and go to college (a 15-20years cycle IMO) and a new generation might move into the now old and soon obsolete houses. 5.
James H. No 1099 from property manager ?
7 April 2025 | 16 replies
If I am wrong about what I wrote off and then owe penalties for it, its just a civil issue, not criminalNow, if I fail to claim deposits (income), then its a criminal issue with a good possibility of jail time.
Anthony Pitruzzello Purchase a property with two people on the title but only one on the mortgage?
8 April 2025 | 11 replies
There is no prohibition on legal transfers that occur post-closing, particularly when the original borrower remains responsible for the loan and the transaction is transparent when required.If you’re citing a different statute that criminalizes post-closing transfers to an entity, I’d genuinely be interested in reviewing it, as I haven’t seen anything beyond §1014 that would apply here.Also, I want to address this implication: “If she hides it, it becomes a felony.”
Blondell Chism first time landlord question
4 April 2025 | 15 replies
.✔ Run a full background check – Criminal history, judgments, and liens can reveal risks that a credit score won’t.✔ Look deeper into financial patterns – Ensure their income deposits are steady and align with what they’re reporting.A credit score alone doesn’t tell the full story, and given the bankruptcy, closed accounts, and self-employment, extra due diligence is needed to make the best decision.