Found the deal by picking up the phone and talking to an agent about a current listing.Best part is offer was accepted at $290K and an identical unit just hit the MLS at $360K. 

So, Why are they hiding their identity?

For example, suppose you are considering two identical properties that rent for the same amount (yes, this is an over simplified and contrived example!).

Either way, to weigh in on your quest for information, Hoover and Gardendale are going to be almost identical to Homewood and Vestavia... especially Hoover as it is in the same Over The Mountain area of town.

For example, if there's a nice 600sf 1bed/1bath cottage on 0.5 acres, with no restrictions, what's a way to measure this vs. an identical piece of land on the same street with a house of similar construction/quality but only it's 2bed/2bath and 1800sf?

(Identity theft?)

My questions are as follows: how do I verify their identity?

I just wanted to ensure that the OP considered the differences; Mitch is correct that from a tax perspective, they can be identical, but from a management perspective, they are very different beasts...

A thorough background report will verify the applicant’s identity (Social Security number, past/current addresses), as well as search the applicant’s background for their:You can get a copy of his book at this link:https://get.biggerpockets.com/rentalbook/If you have any questions about screening tenants you can always ask our screeners via LiveChat at RentPrep.Good luck!

., hasn't been raised in almost a decadeAfter closing the rent raises to: $1300/mo.Utilities are payed by renters.My sister and brother in law are buying a nearly identical duplex right next door.