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Flipping Houses: Turning a Wreck into a Gem

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Flipping Houses: Turning a Wreck into a Gem

Five years ago, I decided to start my own side business. Along with keeping my job as a construction worker, I decided to use my savings to purchase an older residence. The plan was to fix up the place and then sell it at a profit. It didn't take me long to figure out that while my side business would take up most of my free time, it would make me a lot of money. Today, I still flip three or four houses a year. My strategy developed through trial and error, and I've learned how to evaluate the potential of a property first, then buy second. I know what must be done in the way of exterior painting, making the place secure, and ultimately finding the right buyer. If you are thinking about trying this kind of sideline, read on. What I've learned will help you a lot.

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4 Reasons Why You Should Run Nanny Background Checks

5 May 2015
 Categories: Business, Blog

A nanny can be a lifesaver for busy parents who need quality childcare for their children. But the process of finding the perfect nanny for your family can be stressful. It is hard to find a person to completely trust to care for the most important people in your life; having a comprehensive list of interview questions and performing a full background check can help you better evaluate the candidates for the job so you can make the best decision for your family. Below are four reasons to perform a background check on a potential nanny:

1. Gauging Honesty and Trustworthiness

A potential nanny can write whatever he or she wants on a job application. A thorough background check will give you the ability to discover if the candidate has been totally honest with you. Hiding aspects about the past or exaggerating accomplishments may be a red flag that the candidate is not the best person for the job. Before running a background check, make sure that your potential nanny knows that you are doing so, and have him or her sign a form giving you permission.

2. Insight Into a Driving Record

Most parents rely on their nanny to transport their children to school or other activities, so hiring a person with a good driving record can be very important. Most comprehensive background checks can look at driving records from the motor vehicle department, so you can determine whether a potential nanny has the driving skills needed to transport your kids safely in an automobile. If you plan to have your nanny drive a vehicle that you own, hiring a person that has a good driving record is also important if you want to maintain low auto insurance rates.

3. Verifying Social Security Number

Employing a nanny comes with certain tax requirements, so it is essential that you have the correct social security number for the person working for your family. A background check will verify that the social security number provided is legitimate, and help prove that a candidate is not lying about his or her identity.

4. Peace of Mind

Entrusting your children into the care of another person can be challenging for mothers and fathers. The small financial investment required to run a comprehensive background check on each candidate that you are considering for the nanny position can give you peace of mind that you know as much as possible about the person that you are hiring.