Question --> I've heard conflicting things regarding the use of the term "hard money".  Just curious... do you use this term, or prefer something else?  If the latter, what do you use? 

I finally have 50k put aside to begin my real estate investing journey. I have an intermediate understanding of RE and economics, but I'm quickly learning that 50k is not a whole lot to start with. In my opinion, buyi...

Hello Everyone!What is everyone doing to screen tenants for apartment complexes? Its in Cincinnati Ohio. Anything other than criminal background checks, credit checks, eviction and court records, employment history an...

Hi all,I have a property in an area that has a fairly large immigrant population.  Many don't have a social security number but they do have a passport.  Does anyone have a recommended approach to doing a background c...

When screening tenants, in addition to running a credit report, checking landlord references, and checking bad tenant databases I also try to check the applicant's social media accounts. Some people have their account...

I have a Canadian Dentist offering to pay me 6 months up front my rental is in Gainesville Florida.  But I have no way to do the tenants screening.  Typically I just use smart move.

Hi guys. I'm looking to do a bit of wholesaling to supplement/expand my 10-door rental portfolio.  I understand all methods are not effective in all areas, plus none of us have unlimited budget or time,  so I'd like t...

I had a "single" mother apply for one of my properties. According to social media, she is engaged to a guy and, as of 3 weeks ago, the relationship is in good standing.She never mentioned this guy to me and said she i...

Hi! I’m looking for some opinions on what social media protocol is with your business page? My business page has been mostly inactive other than the automated posts of articles and broker listings I have set up. I’m w...

A prospective tenant showed up today and their  monthly household income is 1.9x rent and have additional incomes social security, job disability income etc ,income with this additionals comes close to 3x (little less...