Keeps things clean and simple while also providing a higher authority and some liability protection.   

I will have to talk to an authority on the subject in my area.

It's a matter of strategically negotiating with the local authorities in charge.

For those interested in commercial real estate, Congress created REITs in 1960 to allow small investors access to this asset class.

They will ask for authorization, you will fax/email signed rental application, ask questions regarding their status (full-time/part-time), salary, position, etc.We dodged a huge bullet on a prospective tenant by calling HR, turns out they were NEVER employed there.Same goes for prior landlords - check property records of your city to confirm that the owner is the person listed, or call leasing office directly if it is an apartment complex.

YES (Copy is attached)______ NO7) City/County - Have you had any correspondence with anygovernmental authorities in past 5 years?

Give all of the authorized vehicles that the tenants have a sticker to be put on their car, the tow company will provide these. 

My guess is the seller has not authorized it and they cannot disclose someone's confidential information without authorization.Check your purchase docs to see what information is required to be turned over about the tenant. 

@Daric Myers - And, talk to your local housing authority that administers Section 8.  

I had purchased this house for cash from a wholesaler in Houston,TXTitle company needs her to sign the deed over before they can fund my loan.This is where it gets crazy, I was just informed that the lady the sold the house to the wholesaler  was not on the deed and had no authority to do so.I belief that the homeowner had passed on and that was how family members sold the house.