Michael Plaks
Automating bookkeeping: another one bites the dust
Here is the sad story of another ambitious (or maybe reckless is a better word) start-up attempting to automate bookkeeping and predictably falling on their faces. But not before burning thru millions of venture capit...
Jason Coyle
Difficulty Finding Leaders, Management, etc.
Hey everyone, we have a great business and are looking to expand into new areas. Our newest location is easy because my partner is setting it up and staying local to that area. But when we open other locations, that m...
Tatjana Markovic
Erroneous Credit History and Lenders
An alleged debt was reported to Credit Bureaus against my account and lowered my credit score-540. It appeared as a collection against my account and reason for my home loan application and other loan applications no...
Pat Jackson
Two HELOCs on one house?
Apparently I've done this (inadvertently). ~2 years ago I refinanced on my primary residence, and got a HELOC with TCF bank at that time (no balance on this account). Since then my primary has appreciated more, PenF...
Jessica Natvig
Renting to undocumented immigrants
Hi everyone. My husband and I are under contract for a duplex- our first investment property! 🎉 We plan to house hack, live in one side and rent out the other. One side is currently empty and the other has tenants who...
Shiloh Lundahl
READY... FIRE... AIM —> Fire Again
As I was looking for information on developing a mastermind group, I started reading (listening on audible really) to The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. As I was listening to the book, one concept really stood o...
Leah Brooks
Creating an LLC online or through an attorney
We want to start an LLC, the fee with our attorney is over $1000, i did come across legalzoom and other online LLC services which costs a few hundred. Would you recommend this? Or is it best to work with an attorney a...
Ravi P.
Easy credit, a telling sign
Has anyone noticed that unsecured credit seems to be getting easier to get. Not only is it easier, but the customer service agent and banks are even pushing for you to sign up? I received a call from a bank branch wh...
Curtis Mears
Question regarding Criminal Background Check
I have potential tenants whose background check resulted in 4 criminal/traffic records. I talked to them regarding the records and they said they are traffic tickets. The exact wording on the report is Activity Type:...
Greg Schreffler
God Thing or Chance?
Went to PA for a Memorial Service, stayed with a cousin, helping with yard work, lawn maintenance rolls up (never met), we start talking, find out he’s a realestate investor, “No way.”, find out he does the Bigger Poc...