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Rich Somers
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Is it common for seller to not provide tax returns for property?

Rich Somers
  • Investor
  • San Diego, CA
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My lender asked for seller to provide tax returns for the past 3 years of a 5 unit i have under contract, and seller said no. My lender said it’s fine but it limits the number of banks that would be willing to lend to me which could result in less than favorable rates and terms. Is this common for “mom and pop” type owners to not be willing to provide tax returns for a property? Also, seller provided copies of signed lease agreements..but in addition to this would it be a good idea to request estoppel agreements from the tenants?

Thanks!

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Adam Gollatz
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  • Milwaukee, WI
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Adam Gollatz
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Milwaukee, WI
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3 years of tax returns for a 5 unit? That seems like overkill to me. As for the lease agreements, I would just take the info that the seller provides. Im sure someone will disagree, but it shouldnt make or break the deal if you've done your research. As long as the seller hasnt signed a 5 year lease for 1$/mo in which case your OTP would have some verbiage to give you some recourse.

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