It might also be a safety hazard, since thieves often like to access through areas that are sheltered by brush or trees  because there is a lower risk of being spotted by neighbors.  

The price will be identical in the same market at the same time.But Apartment Complex A is not really the same as Apartment Complex B.

If you do a quick search you'll find countless threads identical to this with lots of advice/opinions.Also in the future you should never state on a public forum that you have $150k cash sitting around.

Given the risk of identity theft, is it ethical for us landlords to be asking for this information? 

These lots are identical to the one the duplex sits on and is located off of a highway.

The answer is easy if you were dealing with two separate property identities or if you were dealing with the same property that you had changed use on.  

The problems in my opinion maybe the fear of identity theft or there pulling your leg and cant afford the property.

Does this reveal my identity as the owner of the property.

The risk of identity theft or credit damage is real.

Control everything, own nothing" is all about insulation from liability.Ideally, BEFORE you begin your acquisitions, you'll set up a trust with someone you trust as the trustee (whose identity will be a matter of public record with respect to the trust) and you as the beneficiary (whose identity is protected).