The returned check w/ a note in the memo section is acceptable evidence as a deduction, however it's much better to have an invoice from the person as well.

from my perspective as a NMLS licensed Mortgage banker... is D F won't get repealed as a whole.the govmit spent a billion dollars creating NMLS  all of us mortgage bankers or RMLO's are now registered in one federal system.. it would create massive issues between the states and feds how we operate.DF from someone who actually works in the system ( me) is a pain for sure.. we have to use this super complicated website called NMLS .. we have to do reporting quarterly that is over the top and bigger shops no doubt had to hire a compliance person as it would become a full time job.. little guys like me we just grumble  but have to comply.Wall st will dictate rates  LTVs and risk.. along with bond buyers ..

Most of the top financial minds in the world recommend, for the average person, a "set it and forget it" approach with low cost index funds (Unshakeable by Tony Robbins is a great book that covers this if interested).

Actually consumer debt is at record highs, currently sitting around $92,727 per person as median, $15.84 Trillion as a whole.

Per law, you can not use "section 8" as a reason for denying a person a rental.I do section 8 all the time. 

They realize they have an elderly person as seller, they realize they can manipulate, and they start talking.

Sarah,I recommend joining the Sonoma County REI Meet Up to talk with more REI in person as well as BP.  

Is she say in a 2-3 bedroom house for one person?     A

If that does not work I have gone to the clerk/municipality and asked in person as well. 

:roll: Another company I talked to her she said it is legit to add a person as an authorized user.