@Joy Jones - It seems possible but I think the fees and taxes will outweigh the benefits.FHA has specific rules about "Identity of Interest" non-arms length transactions.

Is it just their identity, or is it also their investment area, that your newly-rich-confidant wants to keep secret?

She should also file a report with the police for identity fraud.

There are places here where you can buy a house that makes sense as a rental, and other places where an identical house won't work.

The animal must be singularly identities and be identifiable.My point is one doesn’t have to just roll over and play dead if someone hands you this stunt while occupying your property.

Example (let’s use North Seattle):1.Four-Plex A: 4 identical 500SF units rented at $1,000 a month ($2/SF).

Verify that there are at least 3 other comparables sold nearby (less than half a kilometer) that are identical looking and find out what their average selling price was (sold in the last year)3.

The business model of a Wholesale company is different than that of a Real Estate Investment company, you seem to have a little of both models in your plan for a Wholesale company.If you truly are going to be purchasing property as stated in your Company summary, I would suggest changing your company identity from Wholesale to an Investment company, industry people may see the inconsistencies and be cautious about dealing with you not knowing what your true nature of the deal at time is.

If you were in business long enough, you might be able to make a reasonable court argument against someone glomming on to your identity, but business is business, and registries and trademark protection exists for a reason.

😉The scam works by stealing your identity OR they are probably going to request payment for fees upfront.In general, dont give them sensible data like your SSN etc before you have vetted them.