Forbes called it recession proof.

If they can show proof, i.e., cancelled checks… If you're gutsy, you could get in touch w the landlord / previous owner...       

I am trying to get her to talk about it as much as I can, because every text I get is further proof of the fraud they are trying to pull.I’m trying to look at it from an unbiased perspective to make sure I’m not making unfair accusations.

Not like any of us could have gotten our investments out when things started going sideways.Still interested in hearing advice on tracking down more details, or perhaps how to get the proof needed to declare a loss on the old tax returns, ha!

I do have typical qualifications of credit score and annual income, and qualification is for each applicant 18+ years of age unless they are an other-occupant dependent of applicant (first page of signed tax return showing dependents listed is ok for proof).   

Above all else - L&I has pretty much erased all evidence of the mix up from their online database and in turn ... the only proof I have of this ordeal are the 2 certified letters notifying me of the violations and past due bills 1.) can I recoup my money?

Take a video of them entering as proof and change the locks on the garage door. 

I have a relative that has a lump sum of money but no proof of income.

[Note: only way I see to make reasonable return is with mobile homes and that presents all sorts of new challenges in this area]I won't say that the area is recession-proof, but a lot of big investment is going on in the area with large companies pouring in the money.

If you say that you're a cash buyer, you will need to be prepared to provide a Proof of Funds, which is a bank statement (or similar) indicating that you have the cash available and in your control.