Here are a couple recent ones:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/587565-anyone-knows-james-mourine-or-mourine-jameshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/595905-lender-scam-warning-north-carolinaOn the other hand, if you do know the private lender well (friend/family member) then they're likely well-intentioned. 

I encounter plenty of circumstances where properties are still receiving Homestead exemptions, even though they are rental properties. 

They can do whatever arrangement they agree on (birddog fees, cash under the table, some weird bottle can return to Michigan for 10 cent refund scam) as long as me and my client are not involved in their dealings, it's not assignable and it's not on the HUD-1 form I don't care what they do.Good Luck, 

The Texas Medical Center employs over 106,000 people, hosts 10 million patient encounters annually.6. 25% of people in Pearland rent while only 21% of people in Friendswood are renters.  

My friend and I encounter a lot of naysayers out there when we have conversations about REI.

Anyone encounter a similar problem before?

Our PMC advised us to give the tenant a 30-day notice to vacate and we gave them the go-ahead to do so.Is this a situation anyone here has encountered?

We have spoken with dozens of other agents and individuals in the field and most have commented that it is very rare to find houses with aluminum as most 1930 or after have copper with some exceptions between 1970-1980.We are going to get an electrician to look at and explain more about the aluminum wiring but I am wondering if there is anyone who has encountered something similar and what they did about it?

Because I am just starting out, I'm having a hard time deciphering between legitimate and "scam" companies and have already been burned once.Thoughts or insights on these companies?

experienced RE investor with new issue I have never encountered.