Here’s a simple but effective method:Tenant Screening Checklist✔ ID Verification – Confirm the applicant is who they say they are to prevent fraud.✔ Income Verification – Use a service that pulls actual bank deposits rather than relying on pay stubs or bank statements (which can be faked).✔ Eviction & Rental History – Look for past evictions, late payments, and landlord references to spot red flags.✔ Criminal Background Check – Run a nationwide search to ensure compliance with local laws while identifying potential risks.✔ Judgments & Liens Search – Since these no longer appear on credit reports, a separate search helps uncover unpaid debts or financial issues.For Section 8 tenants, screening should be the same—rental history and income verification are key since they’re still responsible for a portion of the rent.

Wondering if anybody knows of any good cost effective door brands?

I just recently acquired 2 plots of land in St Cloud Florida in a gated townhome community from a tax deed auction.

(Their specialty is in technical and precise datum points and the legal land/plots on the earth's surface.)    

Anyone having success finding off market deals using direct mail? What's your strategy? What's the response rate?

I’m developing a commercial building in a country in West Africa, and would love your insights on its profitability and financing approach.Project Summary:- 950 sqm corner plot under a 40-year ground lease- G+1 commercial building with 36 shops, a prayer room, and rooftop ad panels- Located in the capital's market zone — very high foot traffic- Initial investment: the equivalent of $USD 930,000 in local currency which includes the 10 years of prepaid land rentRevenue & Occupancy:- Annual rental revenue (Year 1): the equivalent of $USD145,000 in local currency- 7% shop rent increase every 5 years- The annual revenue assumes 100% occupancy, which is typically reached within 1–2 years in this area due to high demand and visibilityOperating Expenses:- Recurrent yearly expenses total USD$20,000, covering: Security, maintenance, generator upkeep, insurance, taxes, repairs, and contingencies- Land rent restarts in Year 11 with a 10% increase every 10 yearsFinancing Scenarios:- With loan (USD$550,000 at 7%, over 6 years)   → Break-even in Year 12- All-cash (no loan)   → Break-even in Year 8After breakeven, the project produces pure cash flow for 28–32 years. 

Quote from @Alex Booth: I'm taking a plot of land and subdividing into 10 acre parcels to sell off with owner financing.

If I were to start a small REI group how would you recommend structuring it so it was as effective and beneficial as possible for the people in the group?

Know this has been asked before and seems like for wood-type floor LVL is preferred. I have a slight variation on the question:For context, building some 2 bed
2 bath Spanish modern style ADUs at my property in Los F...

My main questions is we want to buy a plot of land for 150k and then build a lake house in 5-10 years.