If they arent getting a deep enough discount to make them feel that your wholesale fee is justified then you run the risk of them contacting the seller or the listing agent directly and cutting you out of the deal completely.Also, any good listing agent is going to want a solid, verifiable proof of funds from you.

Social Security/Pension Awards Letter (if applicable) W2s and 1099s - Last 2 Years Personal Tax Returns - Last 2 Years Business Tax Returns - Last 2 Years with the K-1’s (if applicable) Bank Statements – Most recent 2 Months for all checking/savings/stock accounts (all pages) Bank Statements – Most recent Quarterly statement for all retirement accounts (all pages) For all properties owned (if applicable): Need most recent Mortgage Statement Need property tax bill (if property is located outside of the Bay Area) Need Homeowner's Insurance declaration page – showing annual premium Need documentation to show the HOA dues (if applicable) Need current lease(s) (if acquired within the last 2 years) Driver's License – a pic with your smartphone works great Divorce Decree (if applicable) Previous employment history covering the 2 most recent years Company/Position/Start Date/End Date Previous residence history covering the 2 most recent years Address/Start Date/End Date/Rent Amount

Probate must be completed before she sells and she must show proof that she can legally sell. 

If possible, I would also attempt to get proof the tenant is purposely running the water as well (perhaps the water authority can assist).

A corporate tenant will typically be closer to the cash flow and more likely to pay vs corporate guarantees can be judgment proof.

It's their proof of love for their animals.

We would love to create a passive cash-flow at some point, and I hope to create meaningful social, environmental and economic impact through this and all of my endeavors.

My architect decided that fireproofing each apartment, hallway etc with 'approved' fire proof drywall etc was extensive & time/cost prohibitive.

As a listing agent,  I would not ever recommend my sellers accept an offer with no proof of funds or financing pre-approval. 

There are many ways to protect yourself, the best way in my opinion, is doing your “due diligence” on the Ira company and even more important is the “due diligence” on the investment.In this day and technology age background checks, social media, state and local licensing filing pages on line, better business bureau, BP forums, etc I don’t think a company advertising and in the public everyday  can fool all the people all the time.