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Carol Burns Who do you guys use for tenant screening?
7 October 2025 | 4 replies
Providers that combine data automation and human verification tend to deliver far more accurate, court-verified results than fully automated systems.In short — look for a screening solution that values accuracy over speed and uses multiple data sources reviewed by trained screeners rather than just instant database pulls.
Mike Brecht Is there a good company that doesn’t charge an arm and leg to screen tenants?
7 October 2025 | 20 replies
I'd second @Jared Hottle's comment on Iowa Courts Online. 
Angelina A. Seeking Advice for Noisy Neighbors
13 October 2025 | 17 replies
Courts get that one all the time. 
Albert Tristan Help on a private money lending issue... Breach of Contract
22 October 2025 | 17 replies
U dont need a Prom note to be notarized to be enforceable. it just becomes a court action..
Arthur Crum RAD Diversified SCAM ALERT!!!
12 October 2025 | 437 replies
I believe this is the type of Person BP should be courting for pod casts or whatever type of presentation your contemplating in the future to help guide your BP members that are starting out. 
Corey Dutton Have You Fallen Victim to a Lending Scam? Share Your Story
6 October 2025 | 4 replies
All information including court documents, images, textmessages, emails are either public information, was in the public domain, I hador have authority over, or personally belongs to me.You can view the fraudulent complaint he filed to try having the site takendown.
Matthew Raby Seller-Financed Deal Gone Bad — Need Advice and Legal Help Support
14 October 2025 | 10 replies
Photos, messages, dates, and costs — they’ll all serve you later, especially if the court has to distinguish between the buyer’s negligence and your good-faith actions.2️⃣ Reframe this legally as dual issues: a contract breach under the note and unauthorized occupancy/trespassing under property law.
Arun Maheshwari Tenant security deposit in separate savings account
6 October 2025 | 9 replies
A tenant took me to court for this issue, what i found out is that you can keep it in any account you wish but you have to notify the tenant (in writing) of the location and rates they will be accruing.
Derek Brickley Inflation Steady, Home Sales Show Momentum
29 September 2025 | 0 replies
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun expects lower rates plus higher inventory to support stronger sales in the coming months.
Theodor Chung Trying to Qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REP) – Does My Setup Work?
9 October 2025 | 10 replies
You can (and did) receive generic advice, but it is not enough if your goal is to be audit-proof.Things you may be missing:- before counting hours, you need to pass material participation for each of the activities (or group of activities)- there are two different groupings of activities, and you may need to combine both- targeting 750 hours is very unsafe, you need a significant cushion- driving hours have been treated by courts both ways, so you cannot rely on them to pass the test- a helpful informal way to look at hours: if someone else was performing the tasks that you want to count as REPS hours - would you pay them for these hours?