But who could think of all the things they would uncover in this life?

Start by finding an exceptional realtor who can help you uncover the best deals.

And when they’re uncovered the attendant publicity is huge, IF the resultant loses are large enough.  

When choosing a screening service, make sure it covers:Credit Report – Looks at payment habits and financial responsibility.Judgments & Liens Search – These don’t show on credit reports anymore but can uncover unpaid debts.Nationwide Eviction Search – Past evictions are a big red flag.Nationwide Criminal and Sex Offender Search – Helps spot any serious legal issues.Income Verification Report – Pulls real bank deposit info instead of relying on pay stubs.Yes, it is standard practice to have the applicant cover the cost of their background check.

I would suggest that perhaps all those deals you think you’ve uncovered aren’t really “deals”, just leads.  

Every system you try will have flaws or you'll salivate over a feature that shows up in other software.

Do everything you can in your due diligence to uncover what you can. 

This forces the AI to dig for lawsuits, BBB complaints, red flags, and regulatory issues — not just their own marketing fluff.I used this approach recently and uncovered major issues on some people who looked legit at first glance.Bottom line:Do not skip deep research.Do not just go by podcast interviews, polished websites, or social media followings.So whether you are a GP, LP, Private Lender, Investor, Syndicator, Fund Manager - Use every tool available to protect your money.NOTE: THIS SHOULD NOT BE THE ONLY TOOL YOU USE, BUT IT CAN SAVE YOU TIME ON A PRELIMINARY / INITIAL REVIEW

Admittedly, this does not always come up with a valid result, particularly for "smaller" deals in Class C/D areas, like the example I mentioned above.I also search Facebook and Instagram for the same, since you will sometimes uncover multiple groups marketing their new deal webinar for the same deals.  

I signed up for the paid version of Stessa through biggerpockets only to encounter flaws in their software, connection issues that have been ongoing for 10+ months, and basic feature missing that leave me dumbfounded.