This is regulated by Federal Law, not just Massachusetts law.

It’s an environment that helps you develop skill sets and eradicate excuses so we can get it done.

The SSN verification is a requirement of federal "Know Your Customer" regulations (my nickname for them).  

(I'm not sure what the regulations are in your county so you may need to check that out first).

So is wood.Florida is humid and warm, which is the perfect growing environment for mold.

And they dont allow you to do the work yourself but they want you to hire a contractor even for simple things and pull permits.I know the law says that you have to provide livable and decent environment for your tenants but how can they impose so strict rules?

So far there's no problem with water or peeling -- being a high moisture environment I'm keeping an eye out for that as a possibility. 

You need to have x amount of net worth to be an investor with them and if you're looking to do the syndicating yourself that's highly expensive and regulated. 

Also if the property is older there could be asbestos or other contaminants and then demo can be more expensive because of additional regulations required.  

Most real estate deals are going to be one or more LLCs or a SLLC, or a Limited Partnership with one or more LLCs; depending on scope, dollar amount, any lending required, securities regulation, control, etc..