I had never fallen for a scam like this but Dutch is really believable and uses the God and country stuff to entice investors.

Are there any key factors or metrics you look for when analyzing a neighborhood's potential?

For me, what was talked about above is nowhere near close enough for me to judge or provide an opinion on someone as just because someone changes their name (we have done it several times for different entities) or someone could be co-gp or LP in a deal but not in the limelight) does not immediately set off my radar of "omg this person is not legit or a scam artist". 

Hi everyone!Through the help of many on here, I have made a lot of progress since joining about a year ago.  I've finally found a property that could be a good fit for my primary residence- if I can get a good price o...

I got scammed by someone telling me I couldn't write anything off or taking depreciation without an LLC and that I found out was a lie later.  

Hey, congrats on finding a potential flip—it sounds like you’re on the right track!

I have long form articles on both this Fair Housing law with section 8 and the scam tenants with fake info on our website.  

I definitely thought it was a scam but it was legit and easily one of my most profitable 1 night stays away from a pure revenue stand point.

And at this point I’m Thinking I just got scammed after checking this board about the fake reviews.

I instead look at it as a potential red flag.