Scammers do not compartmentalize their bad behaviors to just trying to trick LLs out of pet fees, and you will find plenty of evidence that they have lied, cheated, and failed to live up to their obligations when you pull their credit, run a background check, and contacting current and past land lords.

Better off to not list the pet policy rather than be lied to (ask me if that's happened to us before ;) ).

@Brent T Galbreath I think solar technology is really cool, but I have never been able to figure out how to make it work on any of my rentals.

You would not be the first buyer that a seller lied to about deposits because S/he already spent them and didn't want to pony up the money for the deposits out of the closing proceeds. 

---The argument for "just push for an appointment no matter what" is that most deals won't be 'lie-down' sellers who will just come out and say they will give the house away.

What type of technology do they offer and does that cost more?

I might be playing to your bias as someone in the technology space, but given the secular trend of capital concentrating in technology companies, try to buy near their headquarters if you are looking for appreciation.

When I took statistics, the joke was "There are lies, damn lies and statistics".  

As long as you aren't telling a lie, or failing to disclose a material fact where a lender would make a decision relying on your statements and disclosures, you should be fine.

Since keeping the window open was his fault, told him he'll have to sue my insurance, he'll lose, and if he does, promise him I'll start eviction as he violated the lease by not having tenant insurance, and lying to me.