How are they coming up with a security deposit and a months rent and moving costs for a new apartment?

You can sell on financial method because there is such short demand there is all but no comp's to use for comp method, and if selling as turn-key, yup, financial method will be your friend for sure. 

Not mentioned, is recognition of other opportunities that a well-secured note may provide strategically, if placed well.

My front is similar with packages delivered most days and being very confident if delivered to the front door that they are very secure.  

After about a month of no response on FF I switched my method to LTR.

This means securing at least two bookings (to get a stay of less than 7 days) and completing all setup tasks.

Obviously if you’ve done this before you likely have a method you prefer for dealing with these types of things.

Quick context: I placed a tenant in one of my units after thorough background checks and collected security deposit + first month's prorated rent via Baselane (bad move!).

@Abigail King I mean, I wouldn't classify it as "creative financing" as much but my favorite strategy has been the BRRRR Method for many years.  

I'm hoping to broaden my real estate literacy and savvy, as well as learn how to source, evaluate, and secure sponsors and deals that meet my financial goals.