Editorial comment: Upon re-reading my post for errors, I realized that Elite has a second strategy which while funny, would be deleterious to the health of Michael F.

Many managers still request it however a service animal is identical to a wheel chair and law strictly prohibits the enforcement of verification.

There is also a link to a podcast though I think its upcoming (Jay the link brings up an HTML error so it doesn't work). 

I require a gov't issued photo ID to verify that the applicant's identity isn't stolen or fake; a copy of this is kept in the application file.

It's complex and if you don't know what you are doing, you will cost yourself much more money down the line (think future CPA fees to correct your errors, missed deductions, incorrectly claimed transactions, etc). #2 - I encourage you to read around on BiggerPockets and decide whether you want to build a scalable business or treat real estate investing like a hobby.

@RIchard Roop Public record recorded documents don’t get scrubbed/removed.....unless there was some fraud/error in the original document. 

It was found that the typists made very less errors when they could smell something pleasant like lemon, jasmine and lavender.So consider hiring a good designer who can save your money and deliver a workspace that offers a real value to your business, because employees will be most creative and productive when they feel inspired and valued.

Literally, this is the only time in my entire life/career that I've encountered this: two identical credit reports.

Have you done any research to make sure your identity wasn't also stolen by this tenant?

What if we shook hands and agreed to the following (some specifics can be modified):I fund his deals out of my 401k, and he funds my deals out of HIS 401kWe offer each other identical terms and the same amount of money (say, $50K)Private, secured notes by the real estate that is being improvedWe should probably both do our due diligence on each other's deals, to make sure there is sufficient equity to get paid back on our loansTerms such as: interest only, 6%, one year balloon, to be re-paid upon sale or re-finance of the property, with option to extend/re-finance after one year (in case the unexpected happens).