Sure, he could be hiding something, but he hasn't hid that he declared bankruptcy and had to rebuild his wealth from scratch.

Muscle smarts.  

DD then is to exclude each time as a possible risk, or determine the impact of failing the investigation.eg:  numbers show cash flow;  go/no-gounit properly zoned for my intent;  go/no-gocan't get title insurance or clear title; - - puntall encumbrances (2nd, 3rd, liens) understood and declared; go/no-gocan I market/rent at FMV and make a profit; go/no-go roofing; $$$foundation; $$$plumbing, including sewer line inspection; $$$heating & cooling equip; $$needs paint, just a one time expense $broken window, awe heck, smallish, one time expense $go thru the list and PUNT if the pain gets too much(expensive) OR make an offer if you can live with it.

If you are the Vendor and the Purchaser has satisfied (removed) the financing contingency of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, then s/he should have provided you with a letter of finance from her/his lender or bank declaring that the funds necessary to purchase your house are available.Satisfying/removing a contingency does not imply that the Closing date changes.  

Later , he moved to CA and declared(check public records to finish this sentence) and then started doing it again.

These days, I've found they must declare at first meeting whose interest they actually represent, and the agents I work with will sign that they represent me for the specific properties they've shown me only, no exclusive buyer agent agreements necessary.

I remember thinking that if I ever found myself in a situation where I had to padlock my fridge and wear shoes in the shower, I would declare that I hit "rock bottom" and go out and get at least two more jobs.

I assume that's a typical restriction when a "state of emergency" is declared in North Carolina...which is pretty backwards given that emergency situations are when you're most likely to need firearms and ammunition

However they had a house go into foreclosure this year, declared bankruptcy, have no landlord references, currently lives with his mom and he's around 40 and had his money give me the deposit money.

Worst case scenario, you liquidate these assets, declare ACME LLC bankrupt, and everyone goes on their merry way.