Comps with a pool vs without one etc.... area of country etcI personally don't like rentals with a pool unless it's pretty high A class area....maintenance, both long and short term and liability ....more wear and tear on property since pools often attract kids and social gatherings etc...So not a big fan of having pools at my investment properties.....

He recieves a social security check and his total rental cash flow is about $2800.

I really like the idea of 1 minute investor introductions centered on what you're investing in, any obstacles you're facing, and what you're looking for from the group.

Unfortunately, technology does make it easy to forge things such as an ID, social security card or pay stubs.

My advice would be to get really patient, don't feel like you have to bust out and make it big just because people are posting up on social media about killer deals, etc.

I would just comprehensively screen him (credit, criminal, evictions, employment verification, social media check, google search) and if everything checks out, approve him.

@Aaron K.I’m a pretty social person, so I plan on mentioning my goals to as many ppl as I have convos with.

@Edmond AshbySome Section 8 tenants are not well socialized.

The data you collect now will be invaluable when you have a property to sell.Social MediaIn today’s marketing landscape, there’s no denying social media is at the center.

Commission payments made to you are gross without any payments going to IRS/State/Self-employment tax(Social Security & Medicare).2) If you use a vehicle to show your clients properties - Is the use of your vehicle deductible?