this is mission impossible.. although you might have some fake lenders approach you looking to steal up front money from you.. so be careful. 

One of the reasons I asked the question is that it seems strange to me that a property management wouldn’t take anything upfront if they inherited a house that wasn’t ready for rent .Our property management also does the cleaning ( deep clean over 4 days was $1000 but they had to deal with some nasty pet hair , fleas etc)and that included some cover up paint etc .One lesson learned here is every contract with owner : property management varied greatly it seems from what is needed .But moving forward - I feel that $500 a month on a $2100 a month property is too high once it’s rented - unless endless problems persist of course ..thanks for your insight!

I am a CA RE Broker who has done loans for decades in CA. 

Higher Fees and Costs: Cross collateral loans may come with additional fees, such as appraisal costs for each property involved, which can increase the overall cost of borrowing.In conclusion, while cross collateral loans can provide valuable opportunities for accessing larger amounts of financing and potential cost savings, they also come with considerable risks and complexities that borrowers must carefully consider.

Make sure to shop around for the best rates and terms.Find the Right TenantsOnce you’ve purchased the property, screen tenants carefully to ensure you find responsible individuals who will pay rent on time and take care of the unit.

The Kindle is delayed due to Thanksgiving; the audio will be out soon.I'm on this site to learn what other Passive investors care about. 

As private money lenders, protecting your investment starts with careful borrower vetting.

Returns look good on paper but the kind of tenants those homes will attract will eliminate your cash flow.Invest carefully.

Be careful of investing based on existing relationship.  

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