Maybe their identity is extremely tied to what they do and less about who they are as a person. 

Some landlords accept additional security deposits or pre-paid rent if traditional income verification is challenging.

The tenant screening process is standard, including credit checks, rental history, income verification, and background checks.

.- HOA Fees and Financial Stability- Verification of" HUD Tag" and Serial# affixed to unit- Possible issues on" built-ons" ( carports,screen-porches,fencing) present- affecting insurance ,code compliance , or re-sale.

If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

Rational people would tell the seller they are identical.

Also go beyond paystubs (as they can easily be faked - google it), and do a real income verification. 

The Fair Housing Act - which applies to private landlords too - makes 'it is illegal to discriminate in housing on the basis of a person's race, color, national origin, religion, sex (incuding gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status, or disability." 

I included the 7% capex in the calculator and please find the updated link https://www.biggerpockets.com/analysis/rentals/30797a46-af28...I will make sure to do a Rental verification and a property inspection before I proceed.

To work with our company we do a soft pull to verify identity.