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16 January 2025 | 8 replies
No one with a legitimate service dog hesitates to let you know they have them because you can ask those two questions and the answers should be instant and immediate.
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13 January 2025 | 7 replies
You can deduct legitimate business expenses, such as internet services (e.g., Starlink) and R&D equipment.
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14 January 2025 | 15 replies
Legitimate lenders may charge a small application fee (around $250) to verify you’re serious, but if someone’s asking for thousands with no real intention of closing, that’s a huge red flag.On a more positive note, there are creative financing approaches out there.
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12 February 2025 | 179 replies
Now, when your clients need you the most to advocate for us & give us confidence & direction, there is no legitimate transparency.
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15 January 2025 | 8 replies
Coghill they are trying to take care of several things:1) Approval to access credit reportsA video tour of my home office (required by the credit repository to show security, so access to office & computers is limited to avoid data theft)Credit checks on me and my partner (required by the credit repository to make sure you are not criminals looking to steal others' data)Copies of the deeds for every property we own (required by the credit repository to confirm you aren't just self-serving)A copy of my partner’s home lease and utility bills (required by the credit repository to prove his legal address, so they can pursue him criminally if he steals data)Business phone bills (required by the credit repository to prove an actual business)2) Approval to use banking ACH system to accept tenant payments and pay ownersBusiness phone bills (required by banking industry to prove business legitimacy)A signed letter from the bank verifying our accounts (to prove legitimate business banking accounts.
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16 January 2025 | 17 replies
Most people do not know this is a legitimate way to fund your real estate deals and do it in a tax advantaged way.
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9 January 2025 | 12 replies
To avoid scammers and fraudulent paystubs, I contact the applicants place of employment directly to verify that the paystubs are accurate, the company is legitimate, and the duration of the applicants employment.Why do you need TWO YTD paystubs?
13 January 2025 | 41 replies
If we bite off people’s heads when they admit disaster, it suppresses legitimate issues with these techniques.
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16 January 2025 | 7 replies
You can put as little as 3-5% down and still legitimately claim the property as a primary residence which gets you better terms.
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15 February 2025 | 86 replies
. ;-)Keep in mind, there are legitimate investors, who have lots of experience and plenty of money that do SubTo legally and ethically.