This past weekend we had two different applications for two different properties that had one thing in common. Both applicants submitted totally fake W-2s. You can’t just rely on automated screenings.  You really need...

About to screen a tenant for a rental. In addition to asking for their credit report, employment & rental history and contacts, can I also ask them for 1 or 2 years tax returns to verify income?

When you do million dollars deals and closing is done virtually (which one side picked as part of their terms and that firm normally does their closing online) how comfortable are you? I may be paranoid but it really ...

My wife and partner are looking seriously at investing 25-50k in a build in central austin. The proforma suggests an 11mo timeline and forecasts 25% profit, with 9% preferred return. What is the proper due diligence...

I have two great conractors I got references for. I need to change windows in my house. I got one quote 20% less than another. Both use local windows companies and the windows are comparable and the work too. The more...

Hello everybody! I have an issue I was hoping some experts may have advise on. I purchased a duplex a month ago and am house-hacking it. In the purchase agreement they included a lease for the existing tenants in the ...

Has anyone used a company called Rent Prep for tenant screenings?

Hey all. So a good family friend's wife is selling her fourplex because they're retiring. It's not totally renovated but its in good condition in a great area and has a very desirable 4 car off street garage and it's ...

What's your take on Stratton Equities?After coming from a meeting with a wholesale realty company and discussing HM loans, my Lyft driver (yea, I don't drive either) told me about Stratton. I've had a few conversation...

Showed house to a married couple who actually completed their rental applications quickly, mostly accurately, and have good rental history and working the same jobs for years. They are the first folks to ever accompli...