Social Security also has a consent based ssn verification process where a SSN can be verified with the parties consent.Again, we can never be 100% full proof but we can stay on top of the latest ways to mitigate the fraudsters at their game.How are you catching fakes?

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

Initially, I had listed it and found a buyer, but the deal fell through when the buyer had to back out.

I think initially it makes sense to find properties that already have finished basements, in-law suites, etc. as converting those spaces to ADUs will be inexpensive and create a significant amount of rental income ($2,000/month+ in most areas close to the city).

I've seen people tell bald-faced lies about so many things... to the point where my default mode is almost always to want to verify any and everything said around me. 

I called booking.com the verify and they said they would absolutely back me up on declining their cancellation request.

The culture shock hit us immediately, and we struggled at first—it wasn’t easy, but we were committed.Unfortunately, that initial investment didn’t pan out.

Rent growth has a much larger impact on the cash flow than the initial cash flow.  

[Milestone 2 and payment amount].Retainage: [Insert percentage, if applicable].Final payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of the work, as verified by the Contractor.4.

I would also ask them about cash for keys since I would initially offer the tenant this.