I'm screening a tenant and upon contacting the listed employer, they would not confirm any information on the tenant without a SSN, however the tenant will not provide the SSN due to a fear of cyber theft. What would ...

The IRS has issued a warning to Tax Professionals to beware of scammers that are trying to steal business and taxpayer information. This could threaten not only the financial well-being of your clients, but also the i...

Do you qualify a prospective tenants application first; job, income, references then have them pay for a credit report, background check, etc.? For example, have my potential tenant pay application fee, I do my due...

I started using this online form to collect rental applications: https://www.elbowspace.com/FRHformexample158 Is there any legal ramifications by doing this ratherthan having them fill out a paper form and sign in per...

I'm not opposed to proving I'm a real person by showing a government issued picture ID, but I am against giving an agent a copy of my driver's license or passport to keep on file. It's not required in my state as far ...

Hi All,I have a rental applicant whom I would like to place in one of my shared housing rentals.We strictly require all applicants to undergo a credit and background check. We feel that performing this step is particu...

I am in the process of buying a 4BR 3BA SFD in Leon Valley, a suburb of San Antonio, Texas.  I am financing it as an owner-occupied dwelling.  Texas is a community property state, so my wife has to sign on the loan.  ...

Hello. When wholesaling do you guys recommend identifying the buyer (on the contract) as an LLC, S-Corp or wholesaler's name? I'm just gathering some info before I start my marketing campaign. Thank you in advance.

Hi, one of my potential tenant was asking if she can use her tax id instead of SSN. Can I use a tax ID to run background check? She said her roommate is going to have SSN but is also fairly new. What does fellow landl...

Hello fellow BiggerPockets family.   I'm a newbie and I recently have found myself in a weird situation.  I have a private lender that is interested in loaning me money to help secure real estate properties to flip to...