If you proceed I would like to leverage your lessons learned.  

Since I have not been able to get ahold of him, and he has not been at the house In the past month, how would you suggest that I proceed?

Sometimes, it's a good scam and hard to see, but this one is on anyone who would answer the call first, and then proceed.

If you want to proceed, please gather these few documents, and email them over to me.Photo ID: Please provide a clear copy of your valid photo identification.Proof of Social Security Number: Documentation confirming your Social Security Number.Homeowner Insurance Declaration Page: Is the cover letter with your policy number and coverage amounts.

I really just want to see if I can get enough info to get the NOI before I proceed too far.

I request this forum to advise how to proceed. 

You have to work more to get one.In addition, you don't need to bash the Carl's in order to make a point.

If you have any tips for me that's greatly appreciative but if you dont, then no need to bash someone who's asking for help.

He proceeded to the other apartments to test their toilets and discovered tush wipes in one other apartment.

Just get a security deposit that you hold in escrow from the seller’s net proceeds (as high as you can negotiate or is legally allowable in your area, in my area the most you can do is 1 months rent) and have the sellers sign a lease/ post closing occupancy agreement like a normal tenant.