As @Jonathan Greene mentioned this is kind of a dated strategy in the new price/interest rate environment.

I always collect social security numbers, driver's license numbers, date of birth, etc.

Look up the default risk by credit score, this information is readily available online. 

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Just got off the phone with the zoning guy and he said since both of my lots pre-date the zoning regulations in the city, they're grandfathered in so-to-speak, which means I am able to build a single family on each one!

The total cost for this monthly for me is $1.00 fee for online payment for Sevier County, TN and the .73 cent stamp for Blount County, TN.

Booking.com fidnt blink at my decline now 3 weeks later, they tried to cancel again claiming their dates change and they couldn't make it.

I or a partner have done at least two of his boot-camps over the years, including his land & commercial property which helped us buy our first three land joint ventures-with-the-sellers a few years ago – never has there been subsequent illegal charges, but I do read thoroughly the agreements and immediately notate in my day-timer the required termination date for any company’s teaser or rebate.Again, I empathize with those who had bad experiences with any company’s or guru’s teasers, but I’d suggest rather than avoiding teasers and rebates, take advantage of them!

You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep your account information up-to-date.

While you are figuring it out and/or deploying it over time, US Treasuries and certain CDs are paying 5%...and 4% for certain online savings accounts.