It talks about avoiding the scams and investing successfully.http://www.amazon.com/Pay-Dirt-Darren-K-Proulx/dp/0977780120/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?

OMG.We're not trying to scam anyone out of cash.

How do I know that fellow asking for money for that great deal is not a con, scam artist, fly-by night, or other type of thief?

I have seen this more times that I care to think and is the reason I will never rent to anyone on any form of government assistance. 80% are con-artists scamming the system.

Once the IRS looks into it and realizes that we're managing our own properties - they will call this setup what it really is: a scam. 

Another Chicago based scam, sounds similar to your situation in some ways. 

Documenting and pushing concerns raised over health and safety issues is also a classic leverage-move played by scam artist tenants.I'm not saying the tenant's concern is unfounded, but tenants asking for over-the-top precautions is going to add substantially to your costs and timeline.    

It cost us $170 + 22/sample however gives peace of mind from the threatening scam artist tenant (who is not even in the lease agreement).Thanks all for feedbacks and sharing the experiences.

I will always be indebted to Than Merrill because after attending his free 2-hour seminar I Googled 'Than Merrill scam' and found Bigger Pockets.

In fact, on the larger properties I'm booked a year in advance.Most of the transactions are done  via email and rarely do I meet/speak to the tenants unless there's a maintenance issue.Cons:  SCAMS!