Facts and proof, everything you have to the smallest detail to support your claims.

Provide your proof (comps) and Rehab costs. 

The home is  a dream home...eventually, right now it needs a lot of work.I am wanting to put Hurricane proof impact resistant windows on the house, and found some on Craigs list for a great price. 

When that amazing deal comes your way, you will be prepared to make an offer immediately and back it up with proof of funds, which makes your offer that much stronger, especially in a competitive market.

I guess this is another proof that it is a good area!!

I told her I will go find funding after a property is under contract, give earnest money, and provide proof of fund letter from a hard money lender if I go that route.She tells me she worked with other investors and they always have their finance secured and proof of fund letter before the offer is made.

Could you come in and sound proof perhaps a room or two?

Not sure what kind of furniture would be renter proof in a college town.

That's the ultimate proof they fund deals.  

But...credit score is most important - as well as previous business history and proof of income.