The one we placed had some other identification number other than SSN (I forget what it is called but they have been paying taxes), but did not have a verifiable credit history. 

The 45-day identification deadline was April 5, 2020 and the 180-day deadline to complete the exchange is August 18, 2020.

Anyways, in the case you do it in person, you only need a passport (or some type of ID), a minimum deposit, health insurance (this one I'm not entirely sure about but the lady that I opened with took mine so I don't know what its needed for), social security number, some other standard types of identification, and you need to sign some paperwork accepting stuff about overdue drafts or setting up options or something.

I tend to buy "special situation" off market deals which makes identification within the 1031 time frames tricky even in good times.

A true business would incorporate and then none of this would be necessary. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/taxpayer-identification-numbers-tinPart of the problem is the skills required to swing a hammer or turn a wrench are completely different than the skills to run a business.

It is possible for a tenant to not answer the questions correctly, which can delay identification.2.

@Anthony AngottiI'd like to look at it as a secondary level of identification. 

With the VIN?  

Qualification Standards: Your Application will be denied if you do not meet the below standards for qualification:Applicant must have current photo identification and a valid social security number.Applicant's monthly household income must be stable and exceed three times the rent.

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