Joshua Michael Hauman
The Evolving Benchmarks of Success
Throughout history, the metrics that define success have evolved to reflect the values and priorities of each era. The human experience parallels this trajectory as it plays out on a smaller scale throughout our lifes...
Dan Perrott
Social security - how do I verify the SS monthly income amount?
I have a pair of tenants applying to lease a property that are on social security. They have shown and given copies of letters that show the monthly benefit amounts. They seem real but I am not sure. All benefits a...
Emily Lai
How to market my skills
My W2 is affording me some extra time and I want to spend that time building my REI experience.I am a commercial lighting and interior designer and lighting controls expert. I design small to large scale commercial p...
Account Closed
Social Engineering
Hello BP,
Does anyone or their agents practice social engineering for listing information, by deductive reasoning, from listing agents?
My agent submitted an offer for a ROE. The listing agent told my ...
Ronnie C.
Anyone use pay per lead marketing, and how much annual spending on marketing?
I'm not a newbie, just looking for what's best and easiest to get the phone ringing. There are sign bandits targeting bandit signs these days that pull them up on weekends after setting them out. Tired of fighting tha...
Alexis Smith-Frady
Screening tenants, leases and rent collection
Recently we decided to convert our Airbnb that is in a saturated market to a medium term rental. I listed it on a "Traveling Medical professional" website. We received an inquiry from someone who is not a medical prof...
Caroline Ortego
Finding an absent owner
I have found a house nearby that looks abandoned. I have looked up the property on the tax appraisal district website and researched the owner to find alternate contact info. I locate lost heirs to mineral interests f...
DL Martin
IRS view of taxpayer intent.
Sorry for the clumsy thread title.
I have searched the forums here but still do not have a clear idea of what makes someone a "Real Estate Investor" vs. "Real Estate Professional."
In the interest of br...
Account Closed
vacant home, owner deceased, who to contact
Any advice on this situation? I found a home that was gifted to an individual who also passed away 5 months later in mid 2015. Nothing has been filed for probate so I don't know of any heirs to contact. I've sent ...
David Wan
ssn mismatch
Hi folks,
When I check one applicant through mysmartmove.com. It shows SSN mismatch. The credit score is over 800 and no other problems.The system suggests that I accept.
Should I consider accept or decline?
Thank...