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Results (89)
Ingrid Nagy I'm not accepting cash anymore
12 August 2009 | 26 replies

This is now 3 times I have accepted cash for either security deposit or rent and have gotten burned. I'm sticking to money orders!!! $300 in counterfeit bills - the bank took it - photocopied it so I could have a co...

Virginia Jones Tenant paying rent with cash - issue or not?
23 February 2019 | 42 replies

For about two years now, one of our tenants has been paying for rent in cash. I am almost certain nothing illegal is being done to obtain this cash - they are in a band and receive tips for that and his wife is a wait...

Bienes Raices cash or money order for move in
2 September 2013 | 6 replies

I have been taking money orders for the first month's rent and the SD, but now I have heard that someone can give you a money order and then go to the issuer immediately and (fraudulently) claim it was lost to void...

April Allen Cash for rent, yay or nay?
13 July 2018 | 13 replies

Is it OK to receive cash as rent? What are the pitfalls?

Paul Macharia Can you pay actual cash at auction?
27 February 2021 | 1 reply

I was wondering if you can pay actual cash for a property at auction, as in, you bring actual cash in a briefcase at the auction and if you win, you count out money to hand to the auctioneer and collect your deed. 

Carlton Wood Buying with actual CASH
15 June 2018 | 2 replies

Hey BP! Is it possible to buy a house with all cash, mattress money, no certified check, no bank account,House is about $50K. No W2 income no pay stubs. How would u provide proof of funds to get offer accepted, is the...

Jimmy S. Do you take check on move in day?
24 April 2014 | 14 replies

Hello

Any landlords worried about a tenant writing a bad check on move in day/ lease signing and giving them the keys and worried about the check clearing? Check is for at least $1500-2500 always and I was wo...

Steve S. Received this response to a craigslist ad for fridge - weird?
15 July 2018 | 3 replies

“Ok Great,i am interested and i will like to make a purchase asap by sending a Us bank check from my bank to you via UsPS so please get back to me with your name and address state city and zipcode to send the check ou...

Jeffrey Wells How can I get a proof of funds letter to place bids with HUD
4 December 2015 | 21 replies

I'm trying to place 4 bids with HUD and they are requiring a proof of funds letter. Is there any suggestions on how to get one.

Edita D. Inherited a tenant - 1st rent check returned
28 March 2014 | 3 replies

Hey guys!

We inherited a tenant, and currently do not have a PM (we are out of state landlords). Just left a message to call us ASAP and send us a money order (not a personal check) along with all late fees.
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