This will have their full legal name, address and EIN.If they check a box indicating that they are a corporation, then you do not have to send them a 1099, but it does not hurt anything to do so and I always do it anyways.LLCs, Sole Proprietors and pretty much anybody other than an S or C Corporation should get a 1099.

Send a postcard that has to be returned - that would also be easy to set up a false listing and a PO box.

If its a bit too scary to knock, put a letter in their mail box.

Found a house that checks all of our boxes, but found out it has not been occupied in 9 years.

Big box stores can be a great options with lower end prices as they provide a great guarantee.

I talked to my mailman, and he said I can't simply add a second box for renters to be able to receive mail.Do I need to somehow set this up with the city? 

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I put it on a collapsible stand with wheels from Tool Box brand - stand is excellent for the money.