There are better options that don't have minimums.

Now, over a year and a half later, he sent a certified letter last week demanding the security deposit or legal action within 30 days.Please advise. 

McElhannon: I'm curious on peoples go to approach to secure financing for an investment property - use a broker? 

.: Quote from @Charles Perkins: Washington law gives tenants the option of paying the security deposit over several months depending on the lease term length. 

@Louis Hamilton,If a HELOC doesn’t work, you might consider these options:1.

Several of the contractors offer helical piers but don’t seem to think they’d be a more cost effective option - we can directly ask about this again.  

The more cash on hand the more options.

There is a ring camera system that has a job site security package as well some of my investors use for their projects do not have internet it works off cellular connection. 

We’ve found a great option for us in Tennessee with a cabin (currently used as a str) and a mobile home.

FHA gets a bad rap because sellers and many agents think it's only for people who don't have the money so if I had 20 percent, but wanted to use FHA, I would present a proof of funds with my offer showing I have more money, but am using the FHA as a financial option so I can get an investment property as well somewhere else.