Mark Hu
How to verify identity theft?
Every applicant with bad credit has an excuse why. A common excuse I get is they suffered from identity theft.
Is there any way to verify an applicant truly has suffered from identity theft? It is extremely r...
Fili Aguirre
Do you Verify tenants identity?
many show properties out of state with just lockboxes when the home is vacant. Is this also a common practice among realtors? And.. Is it necessary to verify their identity prior to giving them the code?
Jonie Lieberman
Verify Identity and preventing fraud!
I am becomming more and more concerned with fraud. The last rental I posted, I had a woman apply and found out she had stolen someone’s identity when I was working through the background. I found out when I decided ...
Matt Sargeant
Late fees overcharged and yuiokkll
The AppFolio app that is used to manage the rental property has overcharged beyond the legal 12%many times and the bookkeeping for historical payments from tenants has been doctored to show different amounts and to co...
Michael Plaks
PSA: IRS letters asking to verify identity are real
The IRS has been sending a bunch of letters 4883C requesting taxpayers to call 800-830-5084 and verify their identity. They are mostly sent to people who changed their mailing addresses on their tax returns. These let...
Account Closed
SBA EIDL Loan went through!! Unlock credit files to verify ident
I applied for an SBA EIDL loan almost immediately after they announced it. A few days ago I got a note saying they still have my app and sit tight. I got a 2nd email yesterday saying they were going to process it, and...
Mark Case
Student Visa vs Social Security Number
Hi. We currently use Cozy to run background and credit checks. I’ve run into a situation that I have not seen before, and hoping somebody can shed some light on my next move.
A graduate student, on a student vis...
Stuart Udis
Bigger Pockets Forum Suggestion
@Scott Trench & @Rene Hosman Have you considered implementing ways to verify identities of those who can post in the forums and perhaps even require full names? It will cut down on the fake accounts created to pro...
Wendy S.
In Lieu of Credit/Background Check
Good day AllI have a pending application because Transunion via Apts.com cannot verify applicant's identity. He has provided his bank statements, set up online payment as requested but I can't accept him because of th...
Karen O.
Docs from new lessee
Is it customary for a property mgr to request a new tenant provide soc sec cards, birth certificates for all tenants on the lease along with recent tax returns & paystubs?
Given issues around identity theft, the...