Else you are just gambling.  

Your gamble..

send him the 870 and kiss it good buy most likely will string U along seeking more money more money then never fund ..Internet is Rampant with it.. its simply the Negerian prince scam being played in the RE lending realm that's all it is.. if you got the guy on the phone probably has an accent and is sitting off shore some where.

the last time I gambled I lost $500 in about 15 minutes and called it a day so if my calculations are accurate I could probably have a ton of fun for a full day in Vegas haha

But that's a gamble both parties should be aware of when doing the deal.  

My take on it is that I wouldn't gamble the entry fee to find out. 

It is a safe haven for you and your family and should not be gambled with. 

"A" properties are typically a gamble on appreciation and less a source of cash flow. 

At this moment, getting into airbnb is a gamble for sure if you don't know the market, and theres a damn good chance that just traditional rental is the best path to really feel you can count on something till the pandemic passes. 

Personally I view SFR as more of a gamble so I do duplexes, tris, and quads.