I know a lot of landlords rely upon these documents to vet potential tenants, but simply doing a google search on Fake pay stubs, fake w-2s, etc... will quickly illustrate how risky it is to rely on these documents.  ...

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...

A friend here in SoCal called me today about what she called a "title problem". She is in the middle of a refinance on her multi-unit. The lender gets a title report and says that there is already a mortgage, in fir...

Been getting spammed lately with fake Docu signs and fake huds... anyone getting these.As I get docusigns and Huds to review pretty much dialy I open them by accident now I just delete them

So I have been looking at some different avenues lately for investments.

Wholesaling since I am a commercial broker I will run across these by myself some. I have not really focused on that aspect of it. My highest r...

I ran across some ads on Craigslist regarding "novelty documents" service which provides pay stubs.Have you seen any of these in from rental prospective applicants ? How do you spot them ? Thanks !!!

We have been hosting strs over the past year with great success. This past week we have had over 5 inquiries on one property that were fake inquiries. Has anyone else had a problem with this? Looking for strategies...

Has any body dealt with Richard Smith Enterprise LLC?

Have you seen these websites? Anyone can create fake paystubs, tax forms, and more. How do you screen for things like this?

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...