Social Security also has a consent based ssn verification process where a SSN can be verified with the parties consent.Again, we can never be 100% full proof but we can stay on top of the latest ways to mitigate the fraudsters at their game.How are you catching fakes?

If you see work crews reaching out, ask the person in charge of securing housing where they go looking.

With inventory expanding, it feels like there could be opportunities to secure deals, especially if the right cash flow potential is there. 

We all use private investors or NON/QM investors for DSCR but some again charge points and some do not because they UW the file (Mini-C).Most Bankers typically offer rate closer to PAR or less margin built into the rate.

Good Morning,I am a former Claims Specialist with the Social Security Administration and currently unemployed homeowner who is looking for guidance on how to gain property management experience here in the Central Coast of California.My wife is the only one working at the moment, so times are tough to say the least.We're looking to rent out a portion of our home in order to save up enough money to purchase our second home (or multi-family unit), rent that out, and begin to expand our portfolio. 

Perhaps you could consider hard money in addition to private money?

I'm sure people would pay extra for some kind of "meal prep/private chef" type package in their living situation.You've got the right idea thought, but don't be afraid to reach...nothing wrong with dropping your price after a couple weeks if you don't get any interest.  

This would include doing mainly flips so i can get a solid return from that money or possibly even doing private money lending. 

On 12/19/2024, we sold it for $99,000, securing a great return.

Motivated sellers and distressed properties are more likely to surface.Creative Financing: Higher interest rates are opening doors to strategies like seller financing or subject-to deals, where you can secure more favorable terms directly from sellers.Shift in Buyer Preferences: With work-from-home trends still influencing housing demand, suburban and secondary markets are seeing strong growth.