What will be left of the security deposit if they feel they have no choice but to leave the property as is.

Smart cameras like **Ring** or **Arlo** can be a good option, and you can hide the recording box in a locked area for added security.

Quote from @Brandon Croucier: Private investors/lenders do them if theres enough equity. 

Quote from @Chris Seveney: Disclosure: Yes I am a private lender but we do not provide this type of financing so I wanted to #ASKI have a client who has around $5M in real estate that has properties in GA, FL, NV and texas.

So you would likely need to go business purpose like private money or DSCR financing.

For a passive route, private lending or investing in syndications/REITs can offer steady returns without property management.

And if someone needs to borrow $1,000 or $5,000 or $10,000 for a non refundable emd, what kind of security do you get?

So if you'd like info on this, then private message me.

Like the others said, I don't see how VRBO would even know you had a direct booking, or what would make them think they're privy to commission on a booking they didn't secure.

So I had an idea to get a loan from a Private lender for 400K (just under the asking price of the home) this house is already appraising for over the asking price but need some TLC.