They find properties and approach Sellers and secure a price, then they seek out an end Buyer (you) and sell it to you at a higher price. 

Here security deposit and most of the first month's rent are supposed to be paid by NJ Victims of Crimes.Fast forward now:- she did not pay her rent of January.

I borrowed the $25k down payment from my parents at 8% and got the deal done.

Others are also struggling to secure a carrier or are being forced to pay exorbitant premiums just to have their applications reviewed.

QB really is not made well for landlords and landlords leave QB every day for better software, payment processing is really expensive, and with QB there's no tenant portal for your tenants to schedule payments or push maintenance requests. 

Could any of you guide me on what I should do initially to secure financing?

Once you’ve built capital, transition to small multifamily units using DSCR loans for steady cash flow.If you need help analyzing deals or securing funding, let me know.

These methods involve securing financing, identifying suitable properties, and overseeing renovations.

Nothing you mention is "ordinary" and you should charge for all of it. dodged a bullet there thats a very good price take it from the security deposit and call yourself lucky. 

@Andrew Lanoie I apologize for my remark.But our investment is 40 times the monthly payment.