I guess these two authors were most influential to me at age 20 having just served three years in the US Army and trying to discover what I wanted to do in life.I haven't stop reading or learning since.

The standard phrase at the bottom of an MLS sheet :"Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed"Most agents will auto populated the taxing authorities square footage so more than likely their information is was incorrect.

We operate in a "niche"...We are a HUD authorized real estate brokerage that works almost exclusively with investors (both wholesalers and rehabbers) helping them acquire undervalued properties.Lately we have had a lot of interest from new investors that are excited about the market segment and can't wait to dive in, but have a potential entry level problem...

Child support is another bill they will have to pay every month.After you feel more comfortable with the applicants, I would suggest having them sign an authorization form.

Some of my steps I follow when screening is:Have them sign an authorization form, which allows you to look up their credit report and do a background check.

@Leo Don, I suspect that the author is making more money from the Book than they are from Real Estate (and, that was their intention)!

When I look back over the years and the time lost not enjoying the day because of what might happen, it saddens me.From unknown author, discovered in Dale Carnegie's How to Stop Worrying and Start LivingSalutations to the dawn.Look to this day!

Tell them you'll take the information back to the owner, committee, accountant, somebody in higher authority. 

Since lending licenses are state issued (unless you are a federally licensed depository) and since most states require in one form or another a state license, if the state has no such licensing and regulatory authority, rent to own and lease to own become illegal to engage in by fiat.Lease with an option to purchase is another matter, and a complicated one at that.

It defines how decisions for the entity are made, who has various authorities, etc.