Definitely a great place to learn about real estate investing and what makes this website so beneficial is you can really micro target specific areas of the country and learn a lot of good info first hand. 

However, I am in constant communication with banks and in this environment I more often hear banks take the position of we want to see a depository relationship of XYZ percent of the loan amount in order for us to lend you real estate funds rather than take the position of offering better terms than other borrowers because of your depository relationship.  

Aquisition:We found this deal on a wholesalers website who we keep an eye on.

Building a strong financial foundation involves aiming for a credit score of 700+, educating yourself, building relationships with agents, lenders, and property managers, and analyzing properties with positive cash flow.

Maybe he should become a tax pro on the BiggerPockets website and start sharing his expertise if thats the case!

I use niche website.

Any recommendations for a website that has worked well for running Credit and Background checks? 

Build a real estate network, evaluate potential properties, and use the 50% rule to ensure they cover your mortgage and leave positive cash flow.Good luck!

This creates a negative initial position.

You put RTO in it, they destroy the house, and then you're in a worse position 3-4-5 years from now when there is little appreciation and the house is destroyed.