I have integrated a couple of other platforms and had to do the exact same steps when it came to being able to receive payments online.

Fake income documents are easily purchased online, and inexperienced screeners often miss red flags.

I also recommend a bank that has local branch that you can go into vs having it 100% online.

It really is a minefield out there.I know everyone likes the convenience of the web, and they are tired of hearing it, but this really is a business based on relationships, not online anonymity.

This is why so many people earn large sums of money quickly (lottery, sports, entertainment, etc.) and end up broke.Take Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University.

The online gurus are the worst.

Seen that play a few times.. this whole sub to being taught to under capitalized or starter investors who don't know what they don't know and learn this on line is just so very dangerous.

Building a sport court will run like $30 grand, but would increase your rental value. a 6bedroom 4 bath house with a sport court, hot tub, fire pit, mini golf, arcade etc. will most likely crush it because it's cool.

I didn’t know anyone in Alabama, so I called a few agents I found online and ended up picking one from BiggerPockets.

Networking with local real estate groups or online forums could help you find recommendations for PM companies that have a proven track record in Birmingham