How do I handle the security deposit?

AshleyNormal, however you have wide latitude in the actual agreement you agree to sign, how long, how much commission, that’s not to see individual agents have to agree to your terms, but if you feel uncomfortable with the terms you are free to negotiate or shop around, however an agent cannot legally show you a house without an signed agreement of some sort. 

As a private money borrower, some of the biggest challenges often include securing favorable loan terms, managing tight deadlines for funding, and maintaining a solid relationship with lenders.

To your point that the data needed to find properties these days is widely available...

You talk about financial security in retirement, but if you put this money into the house it is not accessible to you if a need arises.

Some popular methods include seller financing, which allows investors to avoid traditional lenders by negotiating terms directly with the seller, and leveraging private or hard money loans to secure fast funding with flexible terms.

Negotiations focused on offering an all-cash deal and a quick close, which allowed us to secure the property at $400,000.

Tenant rights across the country vary widely.

For the new tenant you sign, aim for a lease that ends in the spring or summer.For example, if a new tenant wants to move in on 11/1, try to secure a lease of 17+ months.

He secured all four doors with heavy deadbolt storm doors and fixed a hole in the roof.