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Vladimir Lukyanov Best strategies for screening Self employed applicants
23 February 2026 | 7 replies
Bank statements are a good start, but ATM/Zelle deposits need a little extra vetting.What we typically ask for:Last 3–6 months bank statements (sometimes 12 if it’s borderline)Last 2 years tax returns (or at least most recent) + Schedule C if applicableProof of active business (license/website/insurance/invoices)Landlord references + rent payment history (this matters a ton)Big thing for me is: do the deposits look steady and repeatable, and do they have enough cash reserves after bills to comfortably cover rent.If the income is there and it’s consistent month to month, self-employed doesn’t scare me — you just want to verify it the right way.
Kenny Charles NJ General Contractors
19 February 2026 | 25 replies
I've looked on websites like Next Insurance & Insureon and they are estimating around the $1,000 / year range.
Rodney Belanger New PRO Member
12 February 2026 | 1 reply
I can get on the BP website and benefits.
Gordon Cuffe any people on biggerpockets meet up anymore
17 February 2026 | 9 replies
When BP switched to promoting vendor members who pay, not permitting a website in my Pro account signature, and not permitting me to post market updates if they have my contact information listed, I became a lot less active on BP and use other channels more. 
Paulette Midgette Personal Property Tax Return County of Horry
26 February 2026 | 18 replies
They don't support these filings I found instructions for completion on the State's website, but that didn't help with my full understanding. 
Justin Mead Vermont Based Lender
10 February 2026 | 0 replies
New to this website - looking to learn and educate!
Rhett P. Anyone Signed Up with S8 Academy - Section 8 Housing Program?
26 February 2026 | 38 replies
Going to go with, https://s8acquisition.com/ is a scam.1) Their website has zero information, it's just marketing crap.2) None of the pics show 1-4 family houses that they are trying to sell you.3) The pics are all glamor shots, not the reality of Section 8 housing.4) The principals under their "About" page are trying to project wealth & success - which is all markeing, NOT reality!
Wu Jiang I screened 137 Metro Detroit listings this week — only 14% actually cash flow.
26 February 2026 | 5 replies
I checked out your website as well.
Ace Moghimi Feedback on Concept to speed investment research and analysis
16 February 2026 | 2 replies
No offense but most of theses websites are set up to find and sell leads to realtors and lenders versus actually helping the community grow their REI portfolio.  
Matthew Rembish What websites do you use???
19 January 2026 | 18 replies
What kinds of websites do you use in your business to search for properties, property info, market data, real estate education, etc?