Since he hasn’t paid rent for the last 21/2 years, I have witnessed him with at least 4 new motorcycles.

I grew up in Baltimore and witnessed firsthand what you're talking about.

But if the lender/title company needs 'inked' signatures -  You may need to go to an Embassy for signing (if lender required but seems a little extreme), but a notary should be able to witness it as well (they do all the time for out of state contracts here)- like at Pentagon Federal (or the Community Bank there on base - I'm not sure what base you are at, but that was the one on Kadena I think!). 

In that situation you could also get a signed statement from the previous tenant or other witnesses who saw the condition of the floor prior to move in. 

I have witnessed this first hand many times.

Yes, you are pumped to learn, but just like the scammers who call us on the phone daily, keep your wits about you and use your money wisely!   

Never came out of the deposit.She has exclusive use of that driveway which means she pays for plowing, but I have it done as a courtesy as mine is being done and the additionally cost is nominal - so asking to have her/him help by cleaning their cars…as my plow guys waits because they take an hour to come out, then have him peep as she does it solo so my guy can clear the driveway and me never saying a word about it to either of them - because it isn’t my business except I was out there shoveling/clearing snow so I witnessed.

Hoping someone has some ideas for lending as we’re at our wits end.

Good Luck wit this one!

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