a are a vacant house, the minute its mine I change out all locks and secure the premise.

We are officially under contract for our first property - a SFH in what I would gets is a B-C type of neighborhood.

I don't think you can use GoFundMe or Kickstarter to fund real estate investments (but I have never tried), and there are many securities laws you would need to be careful of if you went that route.Basically any asset you have a value is a way to gain access to the downpayment money.That being said, the question comes across that you are very new to real estate, specifically the various ways to finance deals.  

Congratulations on securing your first rental property—what an exciting milestone!

For the month of August 2024, they are saying that they have hardship and want me to use the money they paid as security deposit (2X rent).Legally, am I required to use security deposit towards rent when they are delinquent or can I move forward with eviction process?

I don't even know what I'm wrong about...I keep saying over and over, "does anyone know where I can find the official source?" 

The Mortgagee must obtain a lease agreement of at least one year’s duration after the Mortgage is closed and evidence of the payment of the security deposit or first month’s rent.

What kinds of deals are you working on right now, and what challenges are you facing in securing funding?

It usually starts with a notice being posted, so get that done asap to 'start the clock'.Keep in mind you should receive their security deposit as a transfer from the previous landlord as a part of closing, so that will at least compensate you somewhat for the lost income if they haven't trashed the place and such.One other set of questions would be - do you want them to leave?  

Just to 'let it out' I find him hateful and contemptuous of anyone who disagrees with him (small park owners, government officials, State regulators and of course any journalist who would dare attempt to report any news regarding MHP ownership.