Online metrics can be good, but they wont paint the whole picture. 

In online forums, the danger I've experienced is the "national" effect. 

I still get junk leads but that is to be expected on just about every online lead platform.

Found this property through our local online foreclosure auction site.

If you want to go further, you can use a service like Safely or AutoHost to run background checks.For payments, I’d recommend using a platform like Stripe or Square—they’re secure and easy to set up.

Hi everyone,For those who took their real estate license class online with AceableAgent, I heard they often offer great discounts and coupons.

If STR, what about MTR, or LTR as a fail safe?

If your exchange is not done properly or your funds are not safe you are going to kick yourself for trying to save $500. 

I have searched and filled out endless online forms only to have lenders offer me unsecured loans or other products, but not a heloc.  

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.