I withdrew and threatened the Agent's license and criminal fraud - - you bet the deposit was returned and escrow closed post haste.Come on, we don't need to use these tactics to make an investment to cash flow.

Even though I disagree with just about everything that you say, I don’t think you are a liar, cheater, swindler, or criminal.

—In all criminal cases, contempt cases, and other cases filed pursuant to this chapter, if a party has sold, leased, or let real estate, the title to which was not in the party when it was offered for sale, lease, or letting, or such party has maintained an office bearing signs that real estate is for sale, lease, or rental thereat, or has advertised real estate for sale, lease, or rental, generally, or describing property, the title to which was not in such party at the time, it shall be a presumption that such party was acting or attempting to act as a real estate broker, and the burden of proof shall be upon him or her to show that he or she was not acting or attempting to act as a broker or sales associate.

Finding out who they are (and if mentally ill or if they have a serious criminal background) could be helpful. 

Better legal fees for eviction than criminal defense.You are not in any trouble just because you own the home.

Thanks Will and Justin courthouse auctions are heavy here, Will we they be so easy to give over information such as this being we know nothing about each other is there any other form of screenig without being offensive?

But upon a review of the criminal reports, they were actually from 6 and 9 years ago.  

Bandit signs have literally killed people, so if you are going to be a criminal and put them up at least have some consideration for vehicle visibility and put them out of the way.

Or .......Thats the one feature I think they're missing that would really provide the most value of anything they could do.No offense.

Michael Wentzel  I am in the process of reaching this myself so interested in what experienced private lenders have to say but below are my notes from my research:Draft promissory note with loan termsDeed of trust or mortgage agreement whichever is required by State is recorded with first lien position which secures the lender’s interest (Title Company or Attorney)Appraisal paid for by the borrower but done by an appraiser I chooseGet 1003 loan application and a credit report on the borrowerDo a criminal background checkVerify that borrower has the cash reserves to carry through with jobVerify borrower past experience of successful flipsVerify realtor, broker license, etc.Detailed breakdown of the rehab.