Recently, I was lucky to sign a deal using an option agreement like Seller's finance, when you pay an Option fee, secure a deal for a couple of years, and do not pay the down payment.

Feel free to reach out if you need any assistance or have questions about securing financing for investment properties.

I require a $1,000 security deposit, no exceptions and I let them know they will be paying all utilities, mowing the lawn, keeping up the landscaping and cleaning the gutter. 

I know some landlords rotate locks but personally, I'm not comfortable with that as a secure option.

If some applicants fall below your requirements, then everyone would be considered "conditional," you can raise the security deposit to mitigate your risk of someone breaking up or defaulting. 

Pros to my current position: Secure, w2, pay is above average, benefits are stellar, schedule is somewhat flexible (can leave if I need to without penalty; vacation when I want - utilizing banked time on both), 3 miles from home, and hopefully a pension in 17 years. 

I am surprised that my lender is asking me to access Social Security Records and a tax transcript.

Hi Sean, There are many programs for international buyers to secure financing. 

I think they get a sense of security when booking through one of them.  

I'm going to look into those, I've never heard of them before but always interesting to see what security and tools are out there. appreciate it!