Hop into the nearest ABC Store (convenience store, not liquor) and grab a book: "The Big Island Revealed" and it's perfect for finding all the cheap hidden gems.

It provides some privacy as beneficiaries are not listed on any public record- the trustee would need to be subpoenaed to reveal the identity of the beneficiaries.  

Get a lawyer to know how much they are liable if they did not uncover or reveal the full extent of the damage.

My research revealed that real estate in the Bay Area was even cheaper in 2009 compared to the mid 90's.

Would this also put me at risk in case the tenant finds me in a lawsuit and then it's revealed that the work done on my property isn't permitted?

She did reveal that she sold it for about $380K. 

I'll reveal what I paid but I want to see some other folks' numbers first so that I don't unduly influence them one way or the other :)

Like painting over a stain that would reveal a roof leak.I typically would nicely tell them that you did your due diligence and hired a professional to assess it pre-close.

@Alex S.My last Air-BnB use had a good mattress and headboard, but the plywood under the mattress was held up by cement blocks.It slept fine, but in leaving the house and packing those lost socks, many things revealed themselves!

It’s important to note that this will often explain the rights each party has, and that the agent cannot reveal specific information about the other party’s negotiation ability or finances beyond what is publicly available through the sale.Real estate agents are required to disclose that they are working with both parties during the transaction.