I know @Jon Smith personally. 

Talk with a tax person.  

I was hoping I could you use a personal EIN instead of my SSN. 

You won’t be doing any background check on anybody living in your property, that’s for the person screwing you to do.

I think we've all been to those parties where people ask what we do and their eyes glaze over when we try to explain it, haha.Best Regards

I will be more diligent going forward when it comes to looking at properties in person, especially if it’s a person that has an interest at stake and are willing to pull a fast one on me.

Personally, I have been working 3rd shift at a group home for years.

Personally we can start before the 6 month date but I have heard multiple customers tell me other lenders have said they cannot start the application until the 6 month date. 

She did get a signed lease agreement, even having the managing partner sign as a personal Guarantor, but not a dollar has been paid.

Additionally, attending local real estate investor associations can be fruitful, as wholesalers often attend these events to connect with potential buyers.Another method is to keep an eye out for bandit signs in your local area that advertise messages like "we buy houses" or "cash for homes."