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Kim A. Background check & credit report
4 November 2025 | 19 replies
I use the biggerpockets credit check.
Angel Vasquez Creative Financing (business credit to cash)
11 November 2025 | 5 replies
I have a few business card but my favorite is PSECU personal credit card .
Allison Park Tenant - Low Credit Primarily Due to Car Accident Litigation
12 November 2025 | 11 replies
I set the Credit Score as 650+ negotiable in Zillow and I had two immediate applications with very bad scores. 
Ken M. Be Careful - Nationwide Boom In Rental Application Fraud
26 October 2025 | 2 replies
One influencer bragged, “When that apartment package got you approved for your luxury apartment in two weeks even though you had two evictions and a 500 credit score.”Greystar, the nation’s largest apartment landlord, says up to half of its applications in some Atlanta buildings are fraudulent.
Zachary Sneed How do you avoid getting your credit score hit each time you buy a home?
6 November 2025 | 8 replies
But generally speaking, managing your credit score is a common task for real estate investors - especially for those who make use of credit in the purchase and rehab of properties.
Maya Jones What if credit score doesn't meet criteria but the girlfriend has moved in already
7 November 2025 | 2 replies
Look at the items on the credit score. 
Tiffany Smith New to the business; have four homes remodeled and one line of credit loan.
11 November 2025 | 2 replies
Pay the line of credit and then you'll have more leftover to buy more. 
Jason Wray DSCR - "Do Not Report to Peronal Credit"
25 October 2025 | 3 replies
Same holds true with business credit cards (usually after 90 days for credit cards).
Jeremiah Dunakin Showing process, do you show property first or have credit/employment ran
29 October 2025 | 23 replies
Fill out an application or complete credit/background check, no. 
Shahab Ahmed Qasim Smoqi How Can You Get Capital for Real Estate Without Using Personal Credit?
29 October 2025 | 6 replies
Set your goal on using your personal credit and cash.