Further, how would this potentially absolve the promoter from CRIMINAL liability for these investors not being accredited.

Always do a thorough tenant screening including employment verification, credit, background, criminal and eviction reports.

The research I did was through the county records - which fortunately are free here in Galveston County, TX and then the criminal records in Harris County, TX based on the Case # in the lien.

The system is linked with the NYPD to verify any criminal activity or fines that may hinder us getting those licenses or when something occurs on the job, they'll know whom they're coming after. :-) Every job must be bonded or in a Home Trust escrow through the Dept. of Consumer Affairs.

I am guessing it stems from some internal lack of confidence and desire to demonstrate power.

I'm speechless, watchout, now we have to put up with Brain as an international consultant!

I see that they offer credit and criminal checks.

If you think they are going to do damage to the property you need to put them on notice immediately that you will bring criminal action against them- in writing, hand delivered.

For business purpose I am staying in Bahrain and my main office is in Bahrain.Last 5 years I am serving the international customers.

I also hold a BA in International Relations from the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!