It is great to slowly have cities that do 1033, in order to establish a proof of principle of how this law can work, and encourage other cities to follow suit.

His words (the proof) are on glaring display, and if everyone were honest, they'd call it out for what it is/was - BULLYING - nothing light about it. 

@Greg S: In Texas, they wrote a law specifically stating that the property owner must show proof that the Deductible amount is/has been paid. 

However, if you plan to rehab at all, you will then need a licensed contractor to provide bids on each project you plan to rehab.You will then be asked to provide a proof of any funds to close, purchase agreements, and if closing as an LLC - most times documentation on that LLC.Overall, the larger number of units (5+) makes the lending process based more off the property than the borrower, contrary to traditional single family housing.I would recommend you work with a Loan Originator/Broker who will be the medium for you to the lender/s.

Hi Matt,As long as the leases are active, have been active and can verify proof of rent payment, it should not be an issue.

Since they are public numbers theres absolutely no protection for us from fraud.When submitting my accord for proof of insurance that goes directly from carrier to customer, not through my hands, unfortunately people have committed fraud with that number too.

Like @Joel Forsythe said, have written proof of his refusal to complete and even print yout emails and texts showing that you continually requested him to finish up.Then get someone else to finish and let him sue you in SC for the balance.

I was able to get proof that my properties are on the up-and-up for lead levels, if I were to have had lead issues, it would have been a lot easier to address and remediate them while my properties are vacant vs occupied, and I'm protecting myself as an investor from potential headaches if the city does in fact start to enforce having this certification prior to evicting a tenant. 

I have a proof of concept web page and can provide a personal story and touch.

Considering this tenant is most probably judgement proof, who would you go after in this situation?