Having burned with few tenants, I am considering to tenant income and asset verification on top of regular background check.

After talking again to his team they transferred me to Steve where he proceeded to listen to PORN in the background and telling me I would need to pay more money.

I have a small background in construction -- I used to do small jobs like tear up carpet or help cut or demolish sheet rock for my local church -- so I'd like to try serving as my own general contractor.

It's fantastic to have you as a new member, especially with your background in real estate in East Tennessee.

Eric, your background as a local firefighter at JBLM adds a unique angle to real estate investing.Dave Meyer's strategy book seems valuable, and it's wise to choose your focus area thoughtfully, especially in a competitive market like Seattle/Tacoma.Welcome aboard and best of luck investing!

Most lenders will want to see at least 2 years of steady income, and income from part-time work or your own business can help to strengthen your financial background.

The lender will want to know about their financial background in order to underwrite the loan.

I am a CPA, licensed agent, and have a lending background and think I can speak to the various parts of your question. 

I attempted to do a background check but as she doesn't have a US Social Security number, I was unable to.

I would especially appreciate feedback realted to seeking success coming from a low-income background.