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David Simpson Origination fee... real or fake?
9 October 2022 | 12 replies

Is it common, when dealing with private money lenders, to have an "Origination fee"?  How do you know that it isn't a scam?  Does anyone recommend a private money lender for a rookie to real estate investing?  I curre...

Bruce C. What's the Scam Here and How do You Use Craigslist to Advertise?
2 October 2019 | 12 replies

I started my STR in Galveston at the end of February this year.  I've averaged about 85-90% occupancy so far, and all but one booking has been through AirBnB, the other being VRBO.  As we are getting closer to the end...

Sam Chainani LARRY STONE LENDING CENTER
14 January 2013 | 16 replies

Does anybody have any experience with "LARRY STONE LENDING CENTER"? They are in London UK. I just got approved for a loan subject to my paying for loan processing fee of $ 1260.00

Alex Goncharov Do many people still regard all FSBO listings as scams?
15 February 2023 | 11 replies

What do you think from buyers' and buyers'agents' side it is a real problem working with FSBO?The Unspoken Problems with "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO)(link is external) (CA Realty Training, Aug. 22, 2022)“Although there ...

David Stott Doug Hirt in Rochester NY
11 December 2021 | 5 replies

Hello all in Rochester, NY who are interested in getting justice in the form of prosecution of Doug Hirt.The Asst. DA is interested in hearing from victims of his scam. They have asked that I gather names. If you w...

Su Pak Rental listing syndication recommendation
10 February 2021 | 4 replies

Does anyone have a rental listing syndication tool they really like? And why did you choose the one you did? Appreciate everyone's input! 

Mark Prather Has anyone heard of or used Finance Holding Company?
24 July 2024 | 2 replies

I continue to get emails from Steve Mayer of Finance holding Company, but he keeps wanting me to pay a deposit + his 2% origination fee upfront...seems like a scam and wanted to see if anyone has done business with th...

Jessica Piff Very Specific Question about Personal Loan
12 April 2021 | 3 replies

I am trying to receive a personal loan from a private lender who is just an individual. I'm running into some issues as this individual is trying to give me the loan in crypto currency. I am getting frustrated because...

Lisa Thiessen Someone has my house listed for rent on Facebook Marketplace
11 July 2023 | 3 replies

Someone has my house listed for rent on Facebook Marketplace. The house is currently rented and the person who lives there is not the one listing it, so it's not the tenant trying to sublease the property. I reported ...

Nehemiah Smith Loan from a direct lender. Scam or Not?
8 October 2019 | 23 replies

I have someone offering to lend me money as a direct lender. Only thing is, I can’t figure out if it’s legit or not.