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Crystal Simmons Forged contract from the Hero Program
13 September 2019 | 5 replies
Besides the fraudulant shenanigans they pulled, Their work was horrible not even 6 months after they installed the " NEW ROOF" the hallway was leaking and theres black mold, my living room ceiling is caving in, there is a broken main beam, and I had the city inspector that passed it to come back out and tell me what was wrong with my roof .
Marcello Saldana Texas Warranty Deed
28 March 2019 | 10 replies
Creditors might take issue if it is to avoid repaying debt (fraudulent transfer). 
Jeff Payne Service Dog for current tenant and what to ask for legally
17 January 2019 | 4 replies
This is very common and demonstrates how fraudulent the entire system is.
Adam Carrillo Best avenue of approach..For tax purporses..LLC? S or C.
16 January 2019 | 2 replies
Also I am a combat vet. 
James R. Copeland Moving to Oxnard, CA for work. 4-Plex on an FHA good idea?
17 April 2019 | 17 replies
You'll need roughly .90% of the monthly gross rents to be higher than your entire monthly PITI payment (prin/interest/taxes/insurance monthly) which is near impossible to do in Ventura county even if you buy extremely distressed but then FHA wont finance you (probably) due to min health and safety requirements with FHA (unless if you do a 203k FHA rehab loan but thats another discussion).The only way to combat the FHA SS rule is to put more money down which negates the benefit of 3.5% down FHA loan, find ways to decrease your monthly payment like rate buy downs, use of FHA 5/1 ARM instead of 30 year fixed, get lower insurance quotes, or to increase the rental income (either or).
Bob Romano Do not take shortcuts on screening!
9 February 2019 | 35 replies
you could always call the cops and tell them you have someone you suspect is/used a fraudulent ID, and that you want the people in your house identified.. ? 
Rajesh Kumar First time renting a house from landlord: What to check?
22 January 2019 | 1 reply
As long as everything matches, you’ll thwart 98% of fraudulent ‘landlords’ out there.
Lance Tokuda Realty Shares - shutting down
23 January 2019 | 7 replies
One deal was fraudulent (loss of capital) and made national news:  https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-departmen...  3+ other deals are in jeopardy and risk loss of capital. 
Amy Alexander Primary Residence Turned Rental
24 January 2019 | 0 replies
The financial institution that I used to negotiate the refinance ended up being fraudulent and stole thousands of dollars from hundreds of people - how I came out of it without losing my money and actually ending up with a refinance is a long story.
Miranda Simon What NOT to do in Real Estate Investing
18 November 2018 | 131 replies
The ones who are successful either do not fear fear, or are willing to combat it head on.