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James R. Off Platform Bookings - Too Risky?
30 August 2024 | 25 replies

Hello Y'all.  We get a lot of requests from guests wanting to book off platform.  We didn't want to mess around with a rental agreement and a deposit etc., because it is short term, 30 days or less.  Plus, you have to...

Collin Hays Beware of "land for sale" scams
23 June 2023 | 30 replies

A fellow contributor here, John Carbone, sent me a link yesterday to a lot for sale in the Smokies.  The price certainly seemed reasonable.  It so happened that I know the owner of the lot.  He is one of our homeowner...

Anish Arora rent candidate has chapter 7 bankruptcy discharged 5 ys ago
30 August 2018 | 7 replies

I have a guy (with 4 yr son) whose background checks indicates 700+ credit score, stable federal job (3X salary vs rent) for last 8 years, good references from past 2 landlords BUT had chapter 7 bankruptcy that was di...

Justin Swann Min. Req'd Credit Score
20 June 2018 | 8 replies

I understand the 3x income requirement rule plus background check, but do you landlords require/advertise a min. credit score? Property should gross about $1700/month in CT. Thanks!

Holly Boss Ready to BRRRR into my 2nd investment in Tucson; refi first?
16 August 2020 | 3 replies

This is probably a question to ask a lender but here it goes: I'm about to refi my investment property to buy a second investment property which also will be a BRRRR. Do you refinance and hold on to the cashout before...

Ron Perry Hard Money Lending
20 March 2016 | 5 replies

I’ve heard horror stories of borrowing money from hard money lenders. Much of what I have heard of horror stories comes down to being scammed into paying fee’s before you receive the money.What should a hard money len...

Ryan Luby Real Estate Scam(s) - Look out!
25 January 2020 | 6 replies

Hey BP community, wanted to share an e-mail scam I received this past week.
It started with an e-mail to my inbox (see 1st photo) An out of state buyer looking for an agent to help with a deal in their state. It was ...

Josh Edelman Las Vegas News + Market Recap for August
8 September 2024 | 0 replies

Welcome to September!
Where nothing really changes weather-wise!
I hope you all are doing well. Isn’t it crazy how there are only 4 months remaining until 2025? Time is flying by!
Here are some data points from the...

Mitch B. Applicant wants copy of background checks.....
21 April 2015 | 10 replies

I've got an applicant that has decided not to rent my SFH but would like a copy of the background outputs from Mysmartmove that he paid for as part of the application process. Is it legal for me to send a copy back to...

Andrew Martel Help! Need Some Advice - Possible Scam?
10 August 2015 | 7 replies

I was contacted the other day by and individual working from "Axiom Capitol Group Inc". She told me that they have access to numerous private lenders and essentially act as a PL and HML broker.  Sweet deal i'm thinkin...