The people who generally get low to no money down deals have money, that's what allows them not to have to use it, collateral.

Use the security deposits you hold for collateral.

The first people that lose their money in a downturn are those that are lending at insanely high LTVs without adequate underwriting experience including determining if the borrower's qualifications based on credit/character, capacity, and collateral.  

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Many Non-QM lenders approach collateral much differently than an FHA, Conventional or VA loan.

Most investors I've talked to want the asset as collateral not necessarily the business.

It's collateralized with the equity in your home; it's not really their place to say, in my opinion. 

Whether you are flipping houses or wanting rental properties, are there lenders that will lend you 100% of a deal and take the deal itself as collateral?

I have deeded over 11 acres in Hillsboro, TX for her to either build a self storage facility or use as collateral to buy one. 

Also, be sure to ask what their screening criteria is and how they will collateralize you if there is a tenant that maybe doesn't match their standard criteria.