In my smaller commercial deals yes I did get the tax return schedule E (bank typically request it too), but on larger deals Sellers declined to provide it and broker said that's fairly common. 

What kind of due diligence services do you provide?

(Like appraisals it was randomly assigned to people that have a history of being available.)Bill kind of like me getting signed up to drive Lyft..

@Cherrell Thomas cash flow is the profit that's left after debt service, property taxes, property management, common utilities (if any), reserves for repairs (small things like leaky faucets, AC servicing, etc), and capital expenditures or capEx (larger things like a new roof,new HVAC, major plumbing overhaul...these are treated differently on taxes, written off over a specified longer period) and other expenses.The first item I mentioned, debt service, is where the answer to your question is.

I have a townhouse in an area where it's not a common fixture.

The tenant could just shut off the supply valve , or they could disconnect the common wire from the irrigation controller . 

Looking for 10% or higher CAP rate from rentals…better returns than index fundsOrBuy and rehab/remodel an existing apartment complex in a B neighborhood and hold…I rather do the former (low maintenance)Location:I was thinking Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville areas…good demographics, steady real estate appreciation, low unemployment, relatively low real estate prices… I currently live in Seattle area and the prices are extremely high for this kind of project.I am willing to temporary relocate or commute in order to manage the project (wife will take care of the existing business).I am looking for advice, suggestions, comments

As a GC myself I like to review that kind of stuff.

Next step is determine what kind of cash flow you want. $100/door, $200, $300? 

Anyways, he was very rude, condescending, almost like saying "what is my kind doing here"?