I would say maybe look into a 203k HOA loan great loans for people our age. you would be able to do a value add and not pay your mortgage until the updates are done up to 1 year.

It isn't having paid off properties that offers security, there are still taxes, insurance, maintenance and management involved. 

My borrower is refinancing the loan to hold the property (BRRRR) and I'm wondering if the new lender will have any concerns with this policy. 

I see (and endorse) the analytical, structure-side of what you are saying, and ultimately, like I said before, I appreciate your post.

For instance, what are the rules around security deposits, eviction procedures, or property maintenance?

Also I am highly suspect of a company that would use an endorsement on their hope page of the controversial author Regina Jackson, whose claim to fame is hosting expensive workshops and writing books that claim all white people are racists. 

Hello, my name is Julian. I am a licensed realtor based in Atlanta, Georgia, and I am currently working on obtaining my mortgage origination license. I am 14 hours into the 20-hour online course offered by "RealEstate...

I got the Discover It Secured card in high school and used that to build up my credit. 

Most work with us, some do not.Be careful also as they may tell you to keep their security deposit as last month's rent.

New tenant must go through complete vetting, sign the lease, pay security deposit and rent, and move in, prior to the referring tenant getting their $100.