Obviously this has created quite the concern for us as this is our primary source of background checks.

I use the biggerpockets credit check.

It was Amway.The Title Researcher – This “character’ apparently doesn’t know about, or doesn’t believe in title insurance.

We got hit with a lot of fraud 1-2 years back and instituted ID check.

Most investors look at their numbers once a year — usually when their CPA asks for them in March.By then, it’s too late to make changes.The best investors I’ve worked with — the ones who always seem one step ahead — have a habit I call the Quarterly Check-In.Every 3 months, they:- Review income and expenses for each property.- Check if their financing or insurance still makes sense.- Plan upcoming repairs or improvements before they become emergencies.- Look at their tax position and make small moves early — instead of big ones in a panic later.It doesn’t take long.

But simplicity doesn’t always mean safety.Here’s the reality check: when that “one tenant” moves out, you become the one paying for everything.While occupied, tenants often cover utilities, yard care, and sometimes minor maintenance.

I could really use a gut check from some experienced investors.Here's the story: The seller's initial inspection report on this property came back with several red flags, including "multiple issues with the foundation" and a number of "cracks in the exterior walls."

If you want previous LL reference checks I don't think any of these services by themselves will work.

If you add a $27,500 roof, that’s another $1,000/year over 27.5 years.How this looks at sale (your example):Purchase price: $400,000Building portion (85%): $340,000New roof (capitalized): $27,500Hold period: 10 yearsSale price: $600,000 (ignoring selling costs for simplicity)Depreciation over 10 yearsBuilding: $340,000 ÷ 27.5 × 10 = $123,636.36Roof: $27,500 ÷ 27.5 × 10 = $10,000.00Total accumulated depreciation: $133,636.36Adjusted basis at saleInitial basis: $400,000 + $27,500 = $427,500Less accumulated depreciation: $133,636.36Adjusted basis: $293,863.64Gain (ignoring selling costs)Amount realized: $600,000Gain: 600,000 − 293,863.64 = $306,136.36Tax character splitDepreciation recapture (unrecaptured §1250): $133,636.36 → taxed up to 25% ≈ $33,409Remaining LTCG: 306,136.36 − 133,636.36 = $172,500.00 → taxed at your LTCG rate (0/15/20%).

Hi- Looking for input: Keeping details high-level for privacy. 3–4 bed SFH, ~2,000–2,600 sf, 2000s build, water/preserve outlook, NO private pool, standard HOA (not a resort community). On market ~4–8 weeks in the mid...