I used a conventional loan to secure the property.

Does a landlord let a tenant move in without first month rent and security deposit ?  

These systems are now under tighter scrutiny as privacy laws globally begin to expand.Here’s how regulatory changes are directly impacting the real estate industry:Tenant and Buyer Data Collection:Real estate firms collect sensitive personal data such as Social Security numbers, financial records, credit history, and background information.

These loans are typically secured by real estate assets and can be repaid once your cash flow improves.Mezzanine Financing: This combines debt and equity financing, allowing you to borrow the needed funds with the option for the lender to convert debt into equity if not repaid on time.

@Pat Aboukhaled wife & I have thought this would be a great use of failing malls for affordable housing.Unfortunately, as @Greg Scott points out, many people take the path of least resistance, which can ruin the idea.So, you'd want security cameras and maybe even security guards to hold residents accountable. 

Without these fundamentals there’s absolutely no way to utilize the various strategies and techniques being sold.

I’m looking for some guidance on my next steps toward achieving financial freedom through real estate.My long-term goal is to acquire enough rental properties to secure my financial future.

From there we decided on Melbourne because of job security with the space coast.

is this loan secured by your primary residence as a HELOC  or are you borrowing against your stock/bond portfolio ?

What strategies have you found most effective for securing financing in a competitive market?