But if you target specific properties, you could be accused of poaching if your letter goes to someone who already has an agency relationship.If you form an LLC with the intention of conducting real estate business, the LLC will need a brokers license.

Past shows are available via podcasts through my website if you want to hear them.Note to Bill: I am in no way accusing you of this, just making a blanket caution statement.

My tenants are generally good folks, but none of them are going to be accused of being MBA level money managers.  

Youre absolutely right - it would be difficult to navigate credit/privacy/housing laws state by state.Also probably wouldnt be able to report social media accounts based on accusations or posts... and I think a lot of the issues would come down to finger pointing.I suppose something similar to this exists and meets all requirements - evictions on credit reports. ha.

It's hard for the Landlords to argue that she abandoned the property when all her belongings were there and rent was paid up.News story: Landlord Couple Accused of Felony Theft for Dumping Tenant's Belongings

I got accused of secretly being MI marketing director by a few consperiecy theorists.

Not that there was the slightest bit of evidence to support the accusation.  

It keeps me awake at night thinking about denying an application and then being accused of something that isn't true.How do you explain to someone who will see discrimination in any situation that it's just business, and that you were making the best decision for your bank account.Grrr.

@Mark Schneider at the risk of sounding like a know-it-all or being accused of being biased, you should be looking to find an agent AND a Property Management Company (PMC).They should work together to find an acquisition project where the PMC can manage the renovations, building and tenants for you.Asking an agent, or any specific person, to do ALL that is a recipe for disaster!

I've been writing on the blog for 2 years and contributing to BP for longer than that, and in this time many have accused me of being a pessimist and worse :)I don't specifically aim to please, but I do try to be honest.