Cross-Collateralization: If you have other properties with equity, you might be able to use those as collateral to secure better loan terms or additional funding.4. 

Gap funding is a lot harder to secure, especially without demonstrated experience.

Less than 1% of my tenants leave owing more than their security deposit will cover.Screen well.

I wondered if SF route might allow us to secure better terms at maybe a 4% interest rate for a few years on the funds not rolled into current $150k potentially assumable mortgage -- and in a few years we could roll into a traditional mortgage. 

Took one booking, the tenants broke contract by bringing a pet (dog hair and a bone were left behind), and Landing was not exactly pleasant to deal with in recouping security for extra cleaning and damages (dog used the ceiling fan remote as a chew toy). 

If a tenant moves in on October 15th, they pay the security deposit and a FULL months rent.

Does a landlord let a tenant move in without first month rent and security deposit ?  

You can deduct that from their security deposit, send to collections or sue them. 

Even going full throttle on that front we still haven't been able to fully stave off the decline.As I confer with different vacant land experts around the country, the story is the same. 

How can I structure the contract or investor payout terms to ensure they feel secure and confident in receiving a solid ROI?