All this said, even the #$Ying cable companies demand your social :) Don't rent to them if you feel uncomfortable but this would probably happen again.I did, we suggested a better way to give us the SSN and leave no trace anywhere else…..Well at this point it’s not the SSN we aren’t getting, we have been unable to verify the relocation employment, nor can we contact the current employer as we were told it is a delicates transaction, so I am done spending time on them 

- How many payments can YOU pay out of pocket, in the case the builder “needs a grace period” or otherwise is unable to pay on time?

Made poor choice in hiring first painter and the expense of labor and supplies - unable to complete job satisfactorily which will lead to a redo.

Initial owner was on a contract for deed where, unfortunately, they were unable to meet their payment obligations. 3 investors involved in this deal. 1/3 split up front cost. 30 year conventional financing with one investor assuming loan while all parties had a legally binding MOU.

I tried a couple of the private/hard money landers that are recommended from this site and they two were unable to give me a loan.

We have had other candidates who say they are self employed but our process requires tax returns - although we have had a couple who could produce the appropriate pages, most of them go on to admit they don't report it and thus are unable to verify the income.

A prospect tenant offered to pay 2 months rent deposit plus 12 months of rent upfront due to the fact that I was unable to screen them at all.

I was cautioned by an attorney to never sign anything in my personal name related to the LLC but rather to sign: "by (signature), president" I have been unable, however, to open a bank account for the business.

You will then be unable to sell them or will have to take a loss, which is counter productive.When you're first starting out with real estate, in my experience, your biggest growth potential comes from the money you can save from your regular job, not from your properties.

How ROI looks in both scenarios ...I ask couple of Hotel owner and they unable to answer or they do not want to give me that answer...