You have to verify in this day and age, even then you can still get tangled up in something. 

Make sure to walkthrough when they leave to verify they didn't destroy anything. 

Make sure the numbers work: confirm cash flow, verify rent comps, and review management fees carefully.

Verifying recent 2-years of rental history very important!

He said he didn't want to pay his court fee and probably he has to to pay for my court fee as well.

The upside here is you can potential find a direct buyer, the downside is you'll likely need to speak with dozens or hundreds of people to find a qualified and motivated buyer.Selling a property (on or off-market) is a numbers game. 1 agent and 1 contractor, unfortunately, may not be enough to get you top value for this property given its current condition BUT it is a great start fo you and the family.To vet a buyer, collect: - proof of funds and pre-approval (if financing)- LLC documents (if applicable) to verify you're dealing with the actual buyer- photo ID- buyer's attorney's information You'll also want to work with a reputable Real Estate Attorney who can protect your best interests on the contract.

They would have verified the POA too. 

Verifying recent 2-years of rental history very important!

This doesn't mean you should expect them to visit the property daily or even weekly, but they can stop by here & there to verify who's living there and speak with the neighbors.

I use it to analyze my potential purchase of rental properties in Chicago.This may be helpful to to others when analyzing a property.