Client arrives at a real estate closing with a significant amount of cash
Client purchases property in the name of a nominee such as an associate or a relative
Client does not want to put his/her name on any documents that would connect him/her with the property or uses different names on offers, closing documents and deposit receipts
Client inadequately explains the last minute substitution of the purchasing party's name
Client negotiates a purchase for market value or above asking price, but records a lower value on documents, paying the difference "under the table"
Client sells property below market value with an additional "under the table" payment
Client pays an initial deposit with a cheque from a third party, other than a spouse or a parent
Client pays a substantial down payment in cash and balance is financed by an unusual source or offshore bank
Client purchases personal use property under corporate veil when this type of transaction is inconsistent with the ordinary business of the client
Client purchases property without inspecting it
Client purchases multiple properties in a short period of time, and seems to have few concerns about the location, condition and anticipated repair costs, etc of each property
Client pays rent or the amount of a lease in advance using a large amount of cash
Client is known to have paid large remodeling or home improvement invoices with cash, on a property for which property management services are provided
Client does not want correspondence sent to home address
Client over justifies or over explains the transaction
Client's home or business telephone number has been disconnected or there is no such number
Client uses a post office box or general delivery address