While they won't reveal much info. you can ask things like this.

Tenants will find out from another tenant (because you state that you would reveal this when asked directly).

Also, what is the difference between being under contract, and not being under contract, as far as defects "revealed" to the seller?

On my current deal the rents are $800 (market) for a four unit and List Price at $299 (not closed yet so cannot reveal final price).

Hello, Now Chris Martin, I do have references but, I will not reveal that information because I protect my clients and I think you would not want LLC to post online that your company took a loan with out your consent.

There's no reason to reveal your budget to subs.

The risk, obviously is that if an inspection reveals something major, it could delay and further complicate their ability to sell the property.So I cannot buy the property until I have the inspection that I'm not allowed to have.... ?

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