Our lease contains a clause stating the security deposit cannot be used for the last month's rent. 3.

Quote from @Keilon Morton: I am looking to secure my first tax sale and need another investor to go in on the deal.

I liked the tenant, school is starting back etc, I told them they could pay first month and security deposit and I would let them have the rest of August for free.

What strategies do you recommend for securing hard money loans for spec builds?

I should have been more clear...I actually have a BLOC with multiple properties securing the interest.

We don’t try further diversification by investing in residential mortgage loans, mortgage loans secured by property outside the U.S., loans not secured by real estate, or loans secured by farmland, recreational land, or oil and gas ,mining.  

.: The applicant needs a social security number or an individual tax ID number (ITIN).

The building next to yours looks much nicer and has THREE security vehicles parked in front.

Quote from @Matt Meier: Good morning,I’ve come across a renovation property available at a significant discount and would like to secure it without going the traditional 6-month financing route.

We get just as frustrated because the system is a bit "broken":(I believe the team is in communication with you about your options - just be sure to also let us know your choice to secure the property to deter squatters as cost-effectively as possible.