Donald Cressey is The Fraud Triangle: 1- A perceived unshareable financial need. 2- Perceived opportunity. 3- Rationalization.Financial pressures change in life, medical care for aging parents, a family member becomes ill, college costs, mid-life crisis, substance addictions and gambling, jealousy/feeling "owed" or wronged, social pressures to "get ahead"...The biggest losses are always where there are no checks & balances, no separation of duties, no policies and procedures in place. 

I am  very outgoing and socially inclined And would like to gain as much information as possible to help me progress in this career option

It comes down to 3 things...Screening, screening and screening I can't stress that enough make sure to ask prospects the right questions and also verify income, job history and rental history.I used to check people's social media for extra due diligence.

I can keep you in your house for one year call me "With the tenant base your dealing with most will know these tricks very shortly.. just like they know how to manipulate every single social program out there. 

People who own generally take pride in their properties, your tenants should be socialized enough to keep their place in like manner with the neighbors. 

With Facebook and other social media platforms.

Being active and social in real estate is very important, you never know who might have the time to teach you a thing or two!

@Joe WardWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

Probably going to meet-ups or leveraging radically powerful social skills will land you an equally adventurous, but inversely experienced investor/mentor.

Get the borrowers first and last name, and last four digits of their social.