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Ken M. Will Mortgage Fraud Burst The Housing Bubble ? How Do You Prepare ?
25 June 2025 | 51 replies
means to me that someone thinks it's a big problem and and I'd guess it eventually results in the government taking action.My advice is to never lie or exaggerate or omit pertinent information on a federal form (FHA, VA, USDA loans, loan mod, Federal assistance for instance),  and if someone isn't following the agreed to guidelines on a loan like that, to refinance using proper information. 
Renee Green Need Opinion on the Justin Wilmot 10 Hour Wholesaling course
17 June 2025 | 119 replies
If you can master how to close out of state deals (aka virtual wholesaling) you will be quote unquote RICH within weeks (that last 'rich within weeks' comment was an exaggeration, but SO not far from the truth).
Heidi Cousineau Non occupant coborrower
31 May 2025 | 1 reply
Don't omit, lie or exaggerate on your loan app.
Collin Hays The Cycle of Market Emotions in Smokies Short Term Rentals: Where we are
4 June 2025 | 44 replies
That's an exaggeration of course, but the point remains.
Gideon Mukoro Problems with Fraudulent Bank Statements/Paystubs
28 May 2025 | 8 replies
I've definitely had applicants exaggerate their income when I pre-screen them so I use a screening system that allows you to verify income and employment status directly through an applicant's payroll provider - so not only are you verifying income, but things like start date/employment status/etc.
Kwanza P. STR Furniture Setup
28 May 2025 | 21 replies
You will have a literal mountain of cardboard, so you may want to get a rollaway dumpster as well (not an exaggeration), so the more you can cut down on the total number of boxes shipped the better. 
Johnathan Trimble Be very careful of turnkey providers!
26 May 2025 | 32 replies
Quote from @Johnathan Trimble: I have reviewed what is sent to clients on behalf of your company in all three scenarios, they are inflated and exaggerated, mainly the area classifications, all three were in the very worst zip codes in my city, all of them stating B- or better areas, they were D class areas.
Josh Ball STR guest leaving me no choice but to refund 50% of their stay??
25 May 2025 | 20 replies
They also exaggerated what they paid for the unit.  
Jorge Borges Has anyone worked with Tardus Wealth Strategies?
25 May 2025 | 150 replies
This was a highly exaggerated example for illustration purposes. 
Diana Reinfeld Buying a property without an agent
7 May 2025 | 28 replies
Not exaggerating, those are real exact numbers and I’ve seen several examples like that (usually doctors or high-earning professionals who think they are too smart to use an agent).