I've been in the real estate lending industry for over a decade, helping investors secure funding for their deals.

Quote from @Jaren Taylor: Quote from @Chris Mason: If you have the ability to market and raise money, then you secure the down payment, and do the normal commercial mortgage process. 

Not all areas are bad and some of the areas that are labeled as bad, aren't that bad and provide the best cash flow!

They originate 5 year interest only notes for buyers of turnkey SFR properties working through a network of turnkey providers.

You can not do a pet deposit unless your security deposit is less then 1 months rent.

That doesn't seem right about having to chase your money - but would need a lot more info to provide a better opinion. also are you investing in one property and is your name secured or you giving an unsecured loan? 

.: The applicant needs a social security number or an individual tax ID number (ITIN).

You do not need to provide tax returns, W2s, paystubs, etc.

Given the competitive market at the time, every property was receiving multiple offers, and securing a deal required both strategy and speed.

Each note is reviewed individually and most note buyers will provide quotes once the transaction has closed, recorded, and the first payment made.