But that's me.To answer your question, I'm not in the business of recycling dirty money but I think it's pretty well known and established the the proceeds for criminality and the drug trade is invested in all sort of business, especially real estate.

I'm a carpenter / contractor by trade, and I've done a few major whole-house renovations of personal homes over the last decade or so.  

Odds are most good agents will know what stuff actually trades for but I’m not sure how to verify it.

He also visits the properties, inspects them and builds a work scope with line item budgets for each trade work.

Lender will make sure you dont open any new trade lines or have increases on your balances.

Homeland covers: Stopping financial fraud, illegal trade and the sale of fake goods to protect the U.S. economy, American businesses and your money." 

I am passionate about day trading but real estate has been a field that I've been wanting to dive into.

For some investors, the trade-off is well worth it.

The Federal Trade Consumer’s Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities.In all other industries consumers are able to rate the performance of service providers and potential investors have a right to have these insights.

They will try to cut the FED prime rate, increase tariffs, and shake up global trade.