There will be a lot of good information on biggerpockets, but there isn't one formula that will work for everyone.For credit / criminal record checks, look into local apartment owner associations for discount background checks. 

If you have be taken by these guys like I have please contact me and let's talk about legal options ( class action) and criminal.

I filed charges for criminal tresspassing then got a peace order. that essentially forces the police to enforce the order for 7 day and it's not only a requirement to stay away from me but my real property as well. i do you have to go to court next Tuesday but next Tuesday is a lot better than 60 to 90 days I'm hoping once I get the guy out there then the girl will just leave as well. also my insurance covers me because I filled charges. so I'm feeling a bit optimistic I know they will probably be some damage to my property but if I can get them out of the property and under 10 days then I consider this a win especially since this is my first time experiencing this.

I'm very no-nonsense, so if I get a sense they'll be high maintenance I pass.Automatic disqualifiers: prior evictions, drug and sex offenses and any felonies.

How about that...If you really believe that asking 20 people you know a question is "indicative of the American Electorate," then I think you should take a statistics class.No offense, but to anyone who understands statistics, that's a ridiculously naive statement you've made...

I can go to a bank and obtain financing to possibly tap some of that equity, so at that point I am able to realize some money from the property that I purchased below market value; no need to sell IMO to get at money with this approach.Seems people in this thread are taking offense to being called "wrong", so I've refrained from doing so in this post.

That's why vacants are a great place to start for wholesalers.And no offense, Curt, but if you are looking for "real" advice, Lenny, I would recommend you POST your questions.

Applicants must agree to ensure that persons under the age of 18 will never gain access to their guns (legally or illegally) and applicants agree that they are criminally liable if persons under the age of 18 gain access to their guns (legally or illegally).

The "police" in Round Rock go to all sorts of extremes to nab those criminal bandit sign posters ;-) Sting operations are not uncommon from what I have heard.

This site has some details about the offense and date.http://www.homefacts.com/offenders/Texas/Travis-County.html