If you're living in it now, you'll probably be required to have a signed lease in place as well as proof that first month's rent/security deposit were collected in order to get a DSCR loan (they're business purpose loans and don't allow owner occupancy).

That has stopped but we do feel it to be a security issue. 

The agreement specifically allowed KeyGlee to use the End Buyer's EMD to secure the underlying contract with the actual seller... and to forfeit that EMD if the End Buyer failed to close.

ONly money spent securing the house against waste.

We have not been able to secure financing and had conversations about it.

Thank you Eric.In addition to the rental properties, my wife and I have a paid off house, paid off car, and about $1.4m in retirement accounts, brokerages, and savings.We live in a HCOL area and our expenses are $9.5k per month even though we live pretty modestly.I set out initially to have real estate pay for at least some of my expenses in order to give me more freedom and financial security.

By working with motivated sellers, I’m able to secure below-market deals and pass those savings onto buyers.

The seller was motivated to close fast, allowing us to secure the deal and set the stage for a profitable resale.

IE securing them paying tax's insurance etc etc. 

Also, added smart-deadbolt locks to each bedroom for extra security in house-hack situation.What was the outcome?