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Grant Shipman 6 Mistakes Every Co-Living Investor Makes... & How to Avoid Them
22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Sharing understandings and rules on guests, cleanliness, chores, pets, drinking, drugs, boundaries, house identity, conflict resolution, communication platforms, etc.
Tiamo Wright Why is Zillow so bad?
21 January 2025 | 5 replies
They are a platform that has no identity and doesn't really know what they are doing or who they are serving.
Kathy Merkh Finance International Group, LLC
24 January 2025 | 13 replies
We are the victims of corporate identity theft and are currently trying to get the fake website taken down. 
Mary Holland Hey everyone! Has anyone here gone through the application process for DSCR loans?
1 February 2025 | 8 replies
Most will require basic documentation such as a complete loan application, ID, Entity Docs, and 3rd party contact information.
Kristen Swan Asking Tenants for further information after being approved. ( I'm the Tenant )
20 January 2025 | 1 reply
Should I take extra steps to verify their identity and legitimacy?
Henry Lazerow Two warnings for the Chicago market! Section 8 lawsuits and fake tenants ID's
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
People are buying stolen identities off facebook groups and using that info to apply as someone who has good credit and making fake paystubs.
Brandon Vukelich 3-unit STR/MTR $107k NOI on $187k REV
29 January 2025 | 12 replies
Yes the lack of identical apples-to-apples comps has been an issue in the area for years.
Gamal Harding Navigating the Surge in Rental Application Fraud: A Guide for Landlords and PM's
6 January 2025 | 4 replies
For instance, mismatched names, employment details, or salary figures should warrant further scrutiny.Urgency to Move In: Applicants who are unusually pushy about quick move-in dates may be attempting to bypass thorough checks.Reluctance to Provide References: Hesitation or refusal to provide contactable references from previous landlords or employers is a cause for concern.Cash Offers for Faster Move-In: Proposals to pay a significant amount up front, especially in cash, to expedite the moving process can sometimes indicate an attempt to avoid scrutiny.Unverifiable Identity: Difficulty in verifying the applicant’s identity through standard identification documents can indicate potential fraud.Tips to Mitigate Rental Application Fraud:Enhance Verification Processes: Implement stringent verification processes for employment, previous rental history, and identity.
Divya Sosa Tenant lied on rental application regarding criminal history
6 January 2025 | 13 replies
Starting from 2016 she has several things like giving false information to law enforcement officers, Shop lifting, battery and more giving false identity to law enforcement officers and then the felony for identity theft.
Stuart Udis Bigger Pockets Forum Suggestion
2 January 2025 | 2 replies
Stuart - we do not identity check the people who are signing up to post to the forums.