It may be a small minority, but it's been enough that I'm not willing to screw up another trip.The CEO of AirBnB said they were implementing new verification policies and every rental was supposed to be verified before 2021.

Make sure to verify legal bedroom requirements and any HOA covenants.

It's not safe, the money would have to be counted, and I would have to verify the money is not counterfeit. 

If there are extenuating, verifiable circumstances, we may stretch it another ten days.

ESPECIALLY if you have numbers from the seller, run those by your prop mgr, so they can verify if they're 'real' or 'fugazi' and trying to fluff up the deal. 

There is almost no way to do it in NJ right now because the market is so hot and flush with cash buyers, so absent a relationship or partnership with cash of verified funds, you need money to invest in Northern NJ now.

My motto is trust, but verify, so I would ask to see the structure in writing. 

Making local contacts and starting to get bids is easiest way to get accurate pricing for that area - doesn't hurt to get a second opinion and verify prices. 

If you have no job, no income or don't want to verify your taxes....thats where I come in.Good luck landing that first deal.Jason

If there aren't current leases, how have you verified they are in good standing and pay their rent on time?