For criminal background checks, services like TransUnion SmartMove, RentPrep, or MyRental are commonly used and provide comprehensive reports that include criminal history, credit checks, and eviction history.To verify how much they make, you can request recent pay stubs, bank statements, or tax returns if the tenant is self-employed.

My concern is my bank account doesn't show that currently (I do have the paystubs to back it up).

So you'd be the buyer? 

Looking to buy our first investment property in the North Dallas area.  

But coming up with a couple of months security plus the rent is a steep climb for many people. 

It's about buying, fixing up, letting out, getting a new loan, and doing it all over again.

I’m open to any suggestions or advice on both established markets and up-and-coming areas that could offer strong returns.Thanks in advance!

Here are the fastest-selling ZIP codes in America in the second quarter of 2024.Snohomish County just north of Seattle coming in at #1Obviously this makes finding deals in these locations harder to find which is why working with the right people matters now more than ever. 

Looking to use the short term rental loophole.If I use the short term rental loophole for my STR, I material participate and do a cost seg study.Can I take the value of the building in the first year as depreciation and write it off against my wife's income?

Finally, focus on high-demand neighborhoods and have a backup plan, like renting if the flip doesn't sell immediately.Let me know if you need financing guidance or further tips.Best,Drago