Most importantly, BE HONEST, don't try to hide anything or pull a fast one... you will be caught and you'll damage your reputation and burn the bridge. 

“Seems you mentioned the business model offering "privacy" most thieves usually don't want to make known their escapades,…”The suggestion that people who try to preserve their privacy must have something to hide, is flawed.

Also I like the darker Cherry color but I've heard the lighter stuff hides wear better.

Other times the plaintiff's chang their max bid or hide it... so a week before is ok

Pride hides greed pretty well I'd say.

@Orlando Paz It would be worth taking a look under the paneling and see what hides there.

If he uses hot mud and he's good, he could get it in tape and one top coat, but hot mud doesnt feather well and it would require knockdown or heavier texture to hide.

On the other hand if they are not allowing you in to the property it could be an indication that something major is wrong and they are hiding it from you.

I have the funds, an understanding of how to underwrite each deal and the desire to get this thing started, but i always feel like the sellers are hiding some giant cost that I have overlooked!  

If they are successful at hiding the animal from you, then, I guess the animal wasn't really a problem to begin with.I've never heard of an application fee that was refunded because somebody wasn't qualified.