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Ashley Cleary Looking for an Appraiser who does appraisals for STR
15 February 2026 | 7 replies
This is something that might be used for example for a store or an office.
Brett Henricks Crew Enterprises DST Investors with suspended distributions please PM me
19 February 2026 | 521 replies
My example is how in each webinar Brian stated he would have either a copy of the webinar or the 2026 Forecasts to the investors.
Rob Schwartz How Are You Handling Tenant Screening?
18 February 2026 | 21 replies
Listing platforms are great for exposure, not final screening, especially once you operate across multiple states.A few principles that consistently hold up:Control the applicationSelf-reported income is a placeholder, not verification.Treat anything typed in by an applicant as unverified until proven otherwise.Why paystubs and bank statements fall shortPDFs are easy to edit or purchase.They show a moment in time, not income stability.Once you interpret documents yourself, the risk shifts to you.Better income verificationUse direct-connect tools where applicants log into payroll or banking systems themselves.Data comes straight from the source, not uploaded files.You see employment status, hire date, pay frequency, and real income.Reference calls are unreliableMost are coached or selective.Ownership and contact details should be sourced independently, not provided by the applicant.Background and eviction checks need layersSingle databases miss records.A cascading search tied to address history catches far more issues.Human review still matters when data doesn’t line up cleanly.What a solid workflow looks likeOne secure application link.Identity, income, criminal, and eviction checks run together.Pay for what you use, no subscriptions.A little friction upfront saves a lot of value later.
Erica Davis Networking When New to Real Estate
19 February 2026 | 5 replies
For example, markets like Columbus, Ohio are drawing a lot of attention from out-of-state investors because you can still find properties hitting the 1% rule with strong population and job growth, and you can learn from others who have built portfolios there without ever living in the city.
Steve Harris The Subdivision Entitlement Process: From Raw Land to Approved Residential Lots
19 February 2026 | 8 replies
Community input can swing things—NIMBY opposition will fight density increases for example
Chris Seveney The End of the Influence Era in Real Estate Investing
26 January 2026 | 28 replies
I see ai following a very similar path, in multiple ways. 
Christopher Rubio Small Multi-Family vs. Single-Family for a First Out-of-State Deal?
22 January 2026 | 21 replies
For example, I often see duplexes listed for more than 2 SFH!
Jaime Zarate Section 8 real estate
18 February 2026 | 6 replies
For example, one tenant demanded all new stainless steel kitchen appliances.
Don Konipol Wealth ENHANCEMENT Strategies I’ve Used Successfully
26 January 2026 | 4 replies
Can you expand with some examples of houses that can't be financed - scenarios / situations where you've found deals? 
Manuel Angeles Eric Spofford Section 8 Course
11 February 2026 | 35 replies
He has a webinar about investing in properties with Section 8 tenants, and has a course teaching how to invest in Section 8 for $1,997.I wanted to see if anyone here has invested into his systems.