I have a 401k from a previous employer and interested in the idea of using a portion of those funds for long term returns (buy and hold rental properties).  I have two questions.1.  How does a self directed IRA differ...

I'm in need of finding the following things:

1. Good reliable, legit ONLINE place to run credit/background/previous rental history checks on prospective tenants.
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Hi,I live in WA state and was wondering where I would go to look at employment, income and population trends across the country.  I am considering investing somewhere in the mid-west (MI, OH, IO, WI, IL, etc.) and am ...

Potential tenant says they gets paid in cash. Employer of 7 years ready to sign a notarized promissory note guaranteeing the rent. Background and credit screening on tenant came out positive with "Accept" recommendati...

Would like to ask some of the seasoned investors/landlords which are the best websites you use to conduct background checks for potential renters and why ... Thanks in advance! :)

Hello BP Community,I am looking to do my first property flip, but am needing to get a little creative on the financing side due to minimal cash on hand. Although my liquidity is limited, I do have a decent amount of c...

Hi, I keep seeing questions on tenant qualifications.  Here is a list, follow it and you shouldn't have any problems vetting your next tenant. I hope others will post their suggests.1. Only review completed applicatio...

Sorry to ask this question like so many other people have already done, and I have searched the forums for answers and i get such mixed and older responses. What Tenant Screen Service do you use or recommend?Long stor...

I'm looking for feedback to help improve a new service that I created.

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I am an assessment scientist with a Ph.D. in Psychol...

Hello, I listened to a BP podcast tonight (show 162) with @AmandaHan about tax strategies for saavy real estate investors. The more I learn, the more questions I have! This question is regarding self-directed IRAs (SD...