I get the following:* Contracting License (and I look it up in the online database)* EPA RRP credentials (for pre-1978 construction) - and verify with lookup online* W9 IRS form (so that they can get 1099 in January, and they are told that will happen)* Liability insurance proof - with me and my company named as certificate holders or additional insured* Workmen's compensation insurance proof - with me and my company named as certificate holders or additional insured* An actual street address for them (not just a P.O. box like some will only give out)* A list of customer references that can be contacted (not that I expect that anybody in this list will be saying bad things)* I go to visit actual job sites, preferably at least one in progress and at least one that is completed - to check for workmanship and tidiness of the job site.I also check the state website for criminal search, to see if they have a record.

Potential tenants don't even get to see the place or receive an application if they don't pass our pre-screening conversations (where we talk about income, reasons for moving, job history, credit and criminal history, pets, etc.).The first person who passes the screening call, sees the place, and hands us the filled out application with the $25 gets the background check.

If you are wholesaling, there is a good possibility that you won't ever take title, so your liability is inherently limited simply by not appearing on title.In addition, a real estate attorney and tax accountant I respect, John Hyre, has said many times: Don't spend your money on asset protection until you have assets to protect.This means you should be focused first on finding a deal, not on protecting your assets, which may be non-existent if you don't have the funds to form an LLC.No offense meant, just pointing out a perspective to your situation.

Do I get credit criminal reports and best place to get them for TEXAS?

Just used NTNonline and ran a credit,eviction and criminal background check.The 3 plan on renting the house together we have for rent.Well 2 of the potential tenants got a 93 and 96 score, the other got a 68 score.The one with the bad score said it exceeds requirement on time at the job,as well as income and time at current residence.How could they get a 68 score and rejection letter?

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A tenant in Unit 2 has a criminal record which includes several assaults as well as a rape (found not guilty).

Then shortly after that the post threatening to delete my post if I had run my score up with fluff, like I am a criminal or something.

Also, can you folks share how and where you can get a criminal background check and credit check inexpensively?

Every older generation has found issue with the fads, fashion and musical choices of the youth, but this particular fad is somewhat obsene and offensive.