My name is Ike, and I am from Seattle, WA. I have followed the Bigger Pockets podcast for years, especially when I first got my real estate license and got my first deals under my belt in 2021. Since then, I have star...

Is this just them telling you what they did before or are they actually going to give folks actionable and legitimate advice?

It is not legitimate and I do not legally owe this balance, but have been unable to get it removed from my history unless I file suit against the company.

The smaller more nimble banks such as state chartered or regional banks are better able to service you.If the LLC that owns the property is part of a legitimate business, is profitable, then you stand a good chance of securing some kind of funding.

Is Real Estate Bees a legitimate and good source for leads? 

I'll join you in the law suit. 

In general, if you can tie an expense back to a legitimate business purpose its a write-off. 

In my experience that's not actually the case at least in legitimate evictions for non-payment of rent or breach of another part of the lease.  

I personally concur .. they charge 6k to join the club they bring in folks who have no experience and set them lose.. with so called training..

I'm sure they're legitimate company, but investors should just watch their 6 and make sure the process follows this order:- Docusign (fully executed)- Wire Money- Follow Up consistentlyIn my situation, the company failed to send a Docusign while also setting a deadline for signing was communicated.