If prospects upload ID, pass a quick background check, and maybe upload a pre-approval letter, I think that answers both the security and tire-kicker concerns. 

For those looking to scale their portfolios, now might also be an excellent time to secure funding.

Depends who you ask and how secure you feel about your income On the one hand being debt free is great, but leverage allows us to build our wealth quicker.RE investors are notorious for being cash poor, so I would avoid thatIf youre able to comfortably save 100k a year and have enough reserves, I think buying leveraged properties is the best way to scale.You could kill two birds with one stone theoreticallyThey say paying an extra month a year towards principal saves you 7 years on a 30 year fixed mortgageUsing that logic you can add 2+ months a year on your primary, and buy 1 property a year and keep enough reserves. 

They made the bank think that Joe wouldhave to do the collections and secure the collateral.

Please do a web search of “Capella Mortgage Fraud” as investors are posting about potentially fraudulent deals Capella originated.

I was made aware this weekend by one of the investors on our Facebook group that Marco Santarelli on June 18th, 2024, held a "web seminar" again soliciting investors.

Secure the house immediately.

Why are there security concerns?

Can I use her security deposit to cover these legal fees I've incurred due to her not moving out?

I know most BP note investors deal in SFR notes exclusively, or at least mostly, and for myself 98% of my note investments are notes secured by commercial properties.