That definitely brings a spotlight to that practice.

Here are some practical tips and insights based on my experience managing a real estate fund and working in this field.First, setting realistic expectations.

Similarly to what Mark Cruse stated above, provide dignified housing, respect your tenants, and either have a good PM or make sure you are updated on the regulations and best practices for placing tenants.  

.: It's not an issue IF their lease is scheduled to expire.My personal practice: when a tenant submits an application, I let them know I intend to contact their former landlords.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Hi Joe,Using a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) on your primary residence can be a practical and low-cost way to fund flips, especially since the terms you mentioned include only a $200 yearly fee.

I am very concerned about so many investors being presented with questionable marketing practices and charging such high prices for information.

In my experience, late payers often become non payers; so, I stick with the practice above.

And of course it goes without saying that any deal of this kind would involve an experienced real estate attorney--especially one that is "great" 😉Thank you for the insight, which is both practical and encouraging!

This practice of influencing media or data sources by the insurance industry reminds me of the pharmaceutical industry and its influence on our news.