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Crime is one component of the due diligence process that should not be overlooked. Crime and investing don't mix because crime equals risks. Where there's risk there's a chance you'll lose money. And there's one rule ...
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What is the best way to find out the crime rates of certain areas in a city?
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Hi guys,Is there an app to check crime rates?I used to use Trulia, but they dont show crime rates anymore.What do you guys use?Thank you
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I was contacted by a company that works with the department of human services. They are contracted to find rental property for high level sex offenders. Rents and lease will be in the name of the company The tenants...
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A Kansas man could face up to 120 years in prison, as told by MPAMag.com. Terrence Matthew Brown purchased 10 homes in Kansas City, all of which ended up in default. He also received over $200,000 in kickbacks as a...
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Real Estate Investor Gets 10 Years Federal Prison
Warning to Real Estate Investors!
Ok… hopefully I now have your attention…
I can not believe how many Real Estate Investors are willing to commit a Federal crime t...
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Has anyone ever rented property to section 8 ? If so do you think they are better tenants? I am looking at property that is in a rougher area & wondering if section 8 would be the best way to go.
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Hi BP members,Do you consider someone has criminal recorsd 10 years ago?1) He has a full-time job right now.2) Credit score is good.3) Has 2 criminal records 10 years ago. Right now hes 30.a)COMMITTED: RECEIVE/POSS/SE...
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Good morning all,I just screened an applicant for a rental property that I have in PA. The criminal background check showed that the applicant commit a crime , Manslaughter. I sent the applicant a letter explaining th...
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If you have a tenant move in and you know they were convicted of a crime can you be held responsible?