Or is this just some trick to keep his competition at bay?

The only trick was that the renter paid in cash and I had no way of showing the cash was from them.

Here are three of the most common “Dirty Tricks” Commercial Property Sellers can try to pull on you during the purchase process.

I just don't want to see investors trick themselves into thinking that this family below is moving into their $15,000 house...........They ain't.Myself I prefer upper C-Class to B-Class investments at this point in my life.

This isn't as good as 0% obviously, but it does get you that much closer and shows that some lenders are a little more flexible, the trick is finding them.I'd be happy to answer any more questions you have as far a lending requirements.

One trick I use is I copy the table with all the rates into an Excel spreadsheet to quickly sum up the total rate.

The less comprehensive option ($25 - credit based resident score and National Criminal Background Report)If unsuccessful, what are your 'fair housing' tips/tricks to soften the blow of letting someone know they weren't chosen and you won't refund the $40/$25.Many thanks as always, 

Do any body have more tricks or ways to find the owner?

You need a new trick.

Yes, even I  am also new in this forum and know many different tricks, even for beginners.It's a great feeling to share and to get knowledge from here.