![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1587924/small_1621513948-avatar-dannyg85.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
11 May 2023 | 31 replies
I recently got turned on to the concept of real estate wholesaling- and wow never have a encountered a bigger bunch of scoundrels.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/794833/small_1621497578-avatar-courtneyw14.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 January 2022 | 76 replies
See the 25 issues I’ve encountered attempting to use Apartments.com for the last 3 ½ months.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1828448/small_1621515918-avatar-erezz1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
21 September 2020 | 12 replies
I have had luck working with @Remington Lyman on a deal but have had good encounters with several of the other agents as well; they're all a generous bunch.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/612896/small_1694604887-avatar-demjan.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
31 August 2023 | 19 replies
In fact I know of a person who got deliberately scammed by a couple of pretty shrewd operators who knew about the SAFE/DF law and played the seller to the max on it and actually ended up with the home and it wasn't a MH.Personally after 3 decades in this biz doing just about everything there is to do in it I see very little value spending any money on old beaters.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1600727/small_1706470104-avatar-brandondpi.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
19 September 2020 | 39 replies
It sounds like you are not opposed to paying for mentorship, but you just don't want to be scammed.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1152933/small_1694625490-avatar-stanleyc23.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
12 August 2023 | 21 replies
For example, google the company name and add the word "scam" at the end of it.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2755395/small_1694556782-avatar-matthewt497.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
11 September 2023 | 16 replies
The original post wasn't very descriptive about your "deal", but if you're planning on reselling I would consider the insurance issues that you may encounter.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1910206/small_1689305491-avatar-moonm4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
24 July 2023 | 35 replies
@Moon Molson I don't know a single real estate investor that has encountered a huge water bill..welcome to the club.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2804085/small_1690745471-avatar-hanselg1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
3 August 2023 | 4 replies
If your only goal is not to get scammed, you can look up their license number online and see if they are legit.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/296101/small_1621442435-avatar-tylerd6.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
30 May 2023 | 42 replies
Hi eveybody,Im looking to get some professional advice on buying and renting and the tax laws i will encounter.