Our lender required the same thing as what you are saying so what we had to do was have my business partner sign a lease for us that stated when he would move in and how much he would pay in rent.

Thank them for their help over the years, and then let the owner know you'll be finding a different plumber(they may rethink depending on how much business you give them?).

Please let me know how you handle disclosure differently so I can improve the business.

As a business owner, I would never show a prospective client my financial statements.

I dare getting into the relationship business- Real estate.

In this business, the right contacts and the right deals will make or break your business. 

The metro area population of Montgomery in 2022 was 367,000, a 1.94% increaseResidents and large corporations are attracted to the State of Alabama's pro business climate of low taxes and Sun Belt weather.

Which in turn will bring plenty of other investors and general business into the market.

I aim to establish connections that can support my business needs effectively.Could anyone share their experiences or recommend strategies for connecting with reputable wholesalers in these areas?

@Brad S. has a good point that I forgot....if there is an issue that involves insurance, the first thing they do is check permits.