I will endeavor to proof my messages in future.I would rather do REI your style, owning-wholesaling rather than assigning - as it appears to be a cleaner & more attractive way of doing business. 

There's the social vibe and after hour meet-ups in the city that makes your pros don't wanna commute.

You can submit an offer not contingent on financing because your Proof of Funds will also show you have the cash to close.  

Check this article out for proof. 

I was told by some one at legal aid that it didnt matter if he put.back rent or anythin else for that matter bc by.saying anything at all about takin the 3 grand from us in one lump some just is proof that he did take it.

Paper applications are dangerous - frequently contain social security and driver's license numbers.

Proof of income shows me where my rent money is going to come from each month. 

Like @Chris Soigniersaid I would let him know that if he was going to continue to extort you that you will be writing all the factual reviews you can on social media.

So she said if I don't have the proof, then I can't claim the depreciation on those capital improvements.

You can do this once, and part of your policy/procedure needs to state that you will always ask for the contractor's 1099 status and paperwork BEFORE they start work and, most especially BEFORE you issue payment to them.In essence, you agree to hold their payment hostage in return for the paperwork.What happens if they give you a phony social security number (or EIN)?