I'm really happy you jumped in.. is there a particular formula you rely on to gauge a property's viability?

Just do your own DD, dont rely on a group or person.

It’s astounding how many fake documents are circulating today—you can find everything from fake references and stolen Social Security numbers to falsified income documents.To combat this, we rely on tools like Plaid, Verifast, and Snappt, which are excellent for verifying financial information and detecting fraudulent activity.

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.✔ Income Verification – Use a service that pulls actual bank deposits rather than relying on pay stubs or bank statements (which can be faked).✔ Eviction & Rental History – Look for past evictions, late payments, and landlord references to spot red flags.✔ Criminal Background Check – Run a nationwide search to ensure compliance with local laws while identifying potential risks.✔ Judgments & Liens Search – Since these no longer appear on credit reports, a separate search helps uncover unpaid debts or financial issues.For Section 8 tenants, screening should be the same—rental history and income verification are key since they’re still responsible for a portion of the rent.

Zillow’s estimates rely on automated algorithms that often fail to account for property condition, specific neighborhood trends, and real-time market shifts.

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We can't guarantee past our GC that the sub's employees are paid so we rely on hiring a good GC that has reputable subs, contractors, and not a bunch of cash workers.

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Most of the population is relying on card or electronic payment options.