When to ask for pro forma

[Dan Hilton]

Hey BP!

Beginner question about getting the financial statements from the current owner regarding their rental property. When is the best time to try and acquire this type of information? Specifically is this information that you can (and want to) request prior to making an offer? I understand that we want to analyze the deal with our own number/research. I'm curious from the perspective of pointing at the owner's pro forma to justify a low-ball offer.

Thanks,

Dan