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Henry Zhou Scammed by Xplicit Home Loan
9 March 2024 | 14 replies
I told them that I had already paid an extra 3% service fee, which they could deduct from the balance, but they claimed it was already included in the mortgage and could not be used for a refund.Now it seems they are fully scam.how can I do to get my money back, I have lost around $6062 USD for this case.Because it is criminal, can we report to police and get the money back? 
Erik Dofelmier Prescreening Prior to Showing & Still Nothing
8 March 2024 | 44 replies
I get to see their credit score, current credit situation, employment history and current, eviction history, criminal record.
Engelo Rumora WTF is wrong with investors these days?
9 March 2024 | 261 replies
Criminal intent Criminal mind.
Bruce D. Kowal Leader of Real Estate Investment Firm Admits Role in $658 Million Ponzi Scheme
7 March 2024 | 8 replies
I am expecting to see at least 5 of these criminal cases before the market heats up again.
Henley H. How write lease paid for by business for employee to occupy?
7 March 2024 | 11 replies
Approval is based on the company applicant; the individual occupants are simply screened for criminal and I want to make sure I have their contact information for any issues regarding the rental.I hope that helps! 
Oli Cimet House Hacking in the Bay Area - Advice for a Newbie
6 March 2024 | 16 replies
If you rent out a property in Oakland, you can't legally discriminate against someone with a criminal background, except a sex offender - there's a bit more protection if you're house hacking and live on the property.
Edlyn Gonzales Tenant screening requirements question
5 March 2024 | 4 replies
It is important to clarify this policy beforehand to ensure consistency and fairness in the application process.In addition to credit scores, other factors to consider when evaluating potential tenants include their income level, employment stability, rental history, criminal background (such as the DUI), and any other relevant information provided in the application.In this particular scenario, the fact that one of the applicants has a credit score below the minimum requirement, as well as a DUI on their record, may raise red flags for some landlords.
Pavan Muralidhara New to real estate investment
7 March 2024 | 29 replies
Women and elderly people have been the targets while walking on the sidewalk during the daytime and women get car windows smashed while in the car at stoplight, gas station or parking lot while the criminal takes the purse/laptop bag on the passenger seat. 
Michael Ablan Short Term Rentals to Traveling Nurses
4 March 2024 | 30 replies
if I did a drug, criminal, credit check on you, is there anything I should know?
Chris Seveney This is the VERY FIRST thing to do before you consider investing in a Syndication
3 March 2024 | 1 reply
But if you are investing in offerings where they did not register the offering, then they are committing an act that is subject the issuer to criminal or civil prosecution.