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Edward Mccracken Background checks
26 April 2016 | 26 replies

Most counties have public back ground checks, I think.  Meaning, I can type your name in a counties database and if you have been arrested before I can if you have been arrested and for what.   I know there are backgr...

Chaunna Henry My own backyard is too expensive... How do I assess other markets for investing?
9 September 2013 | 22 replies

Hi!

I'm a new real estate investor. I currently live in NY. As many people know, it is very expensive to live and own properties here within the 5 boroughs and long island.

I have about $30K to start investing with....

Michael Stole Where to find the floor plan of a house?
25 July 2013 | 14 replies

My offer gets accepted today! It is a center hall floor plan. I plan to remove some halls to make it open space. However, neither the seller nor the agent have the floor plan.

Can someone tell me where I can get a f...

Jason Walkowicz Tenant Screening
24 November 2013 | 19 replies

Im looking at using some online screening for my tenants and notice bp recommends the mysmartmove site. It doesnt seem as if they do an eviction search. I was thinking of using Screeningworks can anyone oomment tha...

Guillaume Derouet What is the best city in south east Michigan with the higher ROI for rentals ?
29 October 2014 | 10 replies

Hi Guys, Im looking to invest in south east Michigan into rentals but wanted to avoid Detroit. I was looking at Dearborn, Livonia, Redford... Is there anyone who can give me an advice ?

Cheryl C. What were you thinking in the fall of 2008?
16 February 2012 | 14 replies

I felt some amount of fear/panic. I'm old enough to have been around for "black Monday" in the later 80's. Good thing I had no money in the Market then as I witnessed a number of people go bankrupt on margin calls. ...

Tom V. Inherited tenant screening. What to do?
19 August 2016 | 14 replies

I'm looking at a duplex today that is half occupied. I realize that if there is a lease in place I need to honor that lease until it expires, but I'm unsure how to handle the screening at first.Say there's 4 months le...

Westin Hudnall Would you rent to a sex offender if the offense was a 17 with a 15 year old ?
4 November 2014 | 74 replies

Nice couple ; good work history ; no pets ; plenty of money ; but prior sex offender case 10 years ago (17 year old with a 15 year old)Possible long term tenant :Let me know your thoughts

Randy Gross Has anyone sought out people on parole/probation as renters?
31 October 2013 | 23 replies

i just purchased my first 2 investment homes both 3br 2ba avg. 1400sq ft each.

I'm thinking about contacting the state probation office to find my renters as i will look for an older first time offender.

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Elizabeth Beard Sexism in REI getting under my skin
3 March 2021 | 13 replies

I generally consider myself someone who has really thick skin, but this week is really getting to me. I realize in real estate investing we’re gonna receive a lot of hate, “f” off’s and more. I’ve received my fair sha...