I think what you have here is an identity issue to resolve.

@Jim Y.We all want an identity.

Our thought are identical.

Three months later a nearly identical unit (purchase condition and floor plan) in the complex sold for more than $50k more.It's not the same coc I see posts about in other areas of the country, but I think in the long term it will prove to be a good investment with appreciation.I'm a real estate agent so that helped a bit saving on commission.

Everything I'm reading about it says I should have that information and I should be verifying their identity.

I believe setting the precedent upfront solves what could be serious issues before they even apply by giving them a rundown on some of the big key aspects of what the process looks like a head of time.Big indicators are verification of identity and verifying the references for documents when needed.

I had one with almost a dozen home sin a dozen states AND each with full identical wardrobes and furniture at each, lol. 

We posted identical ads in 3 "alternate" online sites: Freelancer.com, Fiverr & Guru.com.

Local code enforcement subpoenas Google to give up your Google voice identity.

Back when I purchased my first few properties in Nevada, I hesitantly provided my property manager with my social security number (I say hesitantly because I'm always thinking about the risks of giving out my personal information such as identity theft, etc).