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31 August 2024 | 1 reply
With a diverse background that spans over 14 years in business ownership, sales, marketing, media, and business development, I'm eager to bring my skills and experience into the BiggerPockets community.Before diving into real estate, I spent 16 years in IT with the federal government, and I'm also a proud Air Force wartime veteran.
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30 August 2024 | 16 replies
I would probably require a background check and then add this person onto the lease as an occupant rather than a tenant.
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31 August 2024 | 3 replies
This is when I get references, credit score, and background check.
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4 September 2024 | 84 replies
Nearly every applicant I had met the requirements and had excellent credit and clean backgrounds.
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27 August 2024 | 4 replies
I'm wondering if anyone knows of any realtors in the Oklahoma City area who have a background in home construction or repair and are able to approach it through that lens to help identify all problems as early as possible to help with negotiations?
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29 August 2024 | 2 replies
I am young and hungry with 4 years construction background and 5 years of studying real estate investing in general.
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30 August 2024 | 17 replies
You’ll want to check their credit, rental history, and criminal background.
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30 August 2024 | 9 replies
I have another property under a management company which will probably put them through a credit check/background check.
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29 August 2024 | 7 replies
this is a hard one. background services like identingly.com might not pick up any history.
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29 August 2024 | 4 replies
I would not suggest you get into construction unless that is your background.