UPDATE: I chatted with Zach from RtoR about this, and he assures me they don't sell info.

Within 5 business days, Buyer will deliver to the title company a check for $5,000 to be held until Closing and release of contingency. ”The $50 assures a legally binding contract, and the check is to be held (not negotiated) until closing.Installment Down PaymentWhen funds are tight, control property with a contract of sale and pay the down payment in installments over a period of time.

I assure you some will.

I've never been late on a mortgage and giving security interests in collateral isn't even an issue, it's given as evidence of fair dealing, appearing to be above board and as an assurance to any underlying mortgage holder that the interests in title may be taken in the event there ever was a foreclosure.

When the appraisal come back at well above the purchase price, we had assurance that this indeed the great investment that we envisioned and also worth all the hassle. 

Without a track record, the broker is looking for some assurance that you are serious.

@James Wise  Thanks for the assuring response.

Having 16 months of assured cash flow is golden.The first concern is a rodent infestation.

Aaron Scholl I take it your thought path is "If I buy into a PM "system" I will get catapulted forward, be taught how to do all the things vs figuring them out, and with that more assured success", correct? 

As that progresses though, I can assure you there's not going to be a mass migration out of the state any time soon