Tax returns, bank statements and 1099's from legitimate online payment providers is a great way to verify the income of someone who owns an online based business.

And for the devil's advocates: obviously it would be okay for the new investor to submit a lowball offer through the realtor if the investor had the intent and means to be a legitimate buyer (i.e. not throw out lowball offers to see what sticks) and the property warranted a lowball offer.

And I would go even further: I don't view ANY of the items on the list as legitimate post-inspection negotiation items. 

Number one is a legitimate concern.

You can deduct all legitimate expenses against that income, and those expenses include the depreciation of the building, which is a kind of temporary bonus tax cut.

I am moving to Boston from San Diego next month with the goal of learning how to make real estate investing a legitimate career for myself.

In this case it could simply be a legitimate bidder putting in automatic bids just before the auction closes.

If they don’t, direct to branch is a legitimate option.

They will show you the way to keep out of any trouble and keep it all legitimate.

As the buyer who requires financing, I appreciate that in certain respects it is in my best interest if it appraises at asking, but I would also like an accurate figure that is not influenced.Is it customary or legitimate for a realtor to share information about other offers with the appraiser prior to appraisal?