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John Pruner Deal gone bad, need advice please
27 November 2015 | 142 replies
Moreover, if he isn't willing to contradict and prove the allegations discussed, ad nauseum, on these forums are false; and that the Avon deal he spearheaded and sponsored on Groundfloor wasn't a fraudulent transaction, then BP should take measures to keep him and others preying on newbies off this board. 
Ron Brady Airbnb's Anti-Racism Experiment in Oregon
26 January 2022 | 97 replies
Originally posted by @Ron Brady:Airbnb has announced a two-year pilot program in Oregon that eliminates guest names and photos from host screening as a way to see if it combats illegal anti-black discrimination.  
Ryan H Closed Tuesday but the previous renters moved back in Wednesday
11 December 2016 | 74 replies
Move out and fraudulently misrepresent having vacated2.
Jon Lee Biggest Fear for Newbies
10 August 2017 | 112 replies
Its a frightening concept, but to combat it, I've aligned myself with friends and mentors that are successful in this work, and can guide me whenever I need help, which right now, is all the time. 
Mark Caudill Has anyone reviewed S2A modular? Just doing my diligence
19 September 2023 | 241 replies
Think what would happen say in China or Russia with this plan were it found to be fraudulent
Skyler Lehman Property management Pricing
22 May 2024 | 19 replies
Regarding if you should DIY manage or hire a PMC:Many new investors read a couple of posts and then think self-managing their rental property, and avoiding PMC charges, is an easy way to boost their ROI.The reality, is that many of these investors really haven’t taken the time to properly understand what it takes to properly manage a rental property and the corresponding tenants.Here’s a list of some of the requirements to properly manage a rental property:Knowledge of all local municipality, state and federal landlord requirementsIntimate knowledge of all Fair Housing statutesUnderstand all federal privacy laws, as they’ll be handling social security numbers and IDsProper business insurance in the event their computer is hacked and or they improperly dispose of tenant data.Where to advertise their rental, other than ZillowWriting ads compliant with Fair Housing statutesCreating a process to accept calls/texts and schedule prospects to show their rentalA rental application and application fees that meet all local and state requirementsKnowing how to screen applicants to avoid professional tenants and the growing amount of fraudulent dataA lease compliant with all local, state & federal lawsUnderstanding local and state requirements regarding security deposit collection and holdingRent acceptance options for tenants and accounting system to track, including late fees, etc.Plans to handle nonpayment of rent issuesKnowledge of their local eviction laws or access to an attorney familiar with evictionsHow to accept, track and respond to tenant maintenance issuesBuilding a list of handymen and contractors for maintenance and turns between tenantsExpertise at evaluating tenant damages to charge against security deposit when tenants move outResearching local utility requirements to avoid suspension of services that could lead to frozen pipes or flooded basements, etc.
Aaron Arnold What’s your maximum number for single family homes?
30 August 2021 | 61 replies
My goal is 10 SFH, as I'm just looking to supplement a $3,000 a month pension (inflation will slowly drain its buying power, so turning to real estate to combat that effect) that I'll start drawing from in 2023 at the age of 53. 
Sami Gren Giving your routing & account number to tenant
16 May 2019 | 21 replies
Any creditor that accepts payments by phone could potentially receive payment via a fraudulent check, not just one where you have a relationship (and it's a creditor the thief owes, so it could be some creditor totally unfamiliar to you).
Account Closed "Replace Your Mortgage" HELOC Strategy
20 June 2023 | 81 replies
Only people worried about interest rate and now people claiming that it's fraudulent posters.
Evan Parker Congratulations! You Gentrify: Displacing a Community
7 August 2019 | 200 replies
I want to combat that.