If it comes to giving your tax identification information to a third party, make sure you have a legitimate written contract with the agency about what they will do for you and a copy of their privacy policy.

With a mortgage identification number and the name of the bank, how can I research the status of the mortgage on a property?

We've found good luck with going with vinly plank flooring, we originally were all in on carpet because it is so much cheaper and we could pass those savings on to our Investors. 

If you're still inside the identification time frame, give the seller 24 hrs to agree or disavow the contract and move on. 

I'm currently in my 45 day identification period and did find a replacement property (as they call it).

On time for appointmentBROUGHT NECESSARY ITEMS: Identification, application information, references, application fee, holding deposit...Filled out application completely and truthfullyAble to verify all of the necessary informationAble to pay full amount of rent and depositSufficient monthly income of 3 times the rental amountVerifiable income and employmentStable income or employment for a minimum of _____ monthsFinancial obligation of no more than _____% of incomeSatisfactory credit history (no bankruptcy)Provided credit referencesAt current address for a minimum of ______monthsGave proper notice to current landlordGave proper notice to previous landlordNo prior evictionsNo problems with previous landlordsDeposit fully returned (none withheld for damages)No complaints or police reports regarding disturbing the peace, etc.No significant violations of a previous rental agreementNo pets or is willing to sign a pet agreement and meets additional pet criteriaNon-smokersHas a Delinquency Rate less than 45% based on Credit Score Analysis performed by Tenant Background Search.Has a credit grade of B or credit score of 620 or higher per Tenant Background Search.

If you paid home mort- gage interest to the person from whom you bought your home, show that person's name, address, and taxpayer identification number (TIN) on the dotted lines next to line 11.

Beginning October 1st, 2020, the annual fee is $66 per area code of data (after 5) for up to a maximum annual fee of $18,044• Companies that have provided the required identification and certification and paid the appropriate fees will be allowed to check a small number of telephone numbers (10 or less) at a time via interactive internet pages.

Identification is just that. 

if you are in the US then you typically will need to show some form of legal entry (passport/visa) and identification.