When he became the first relief pitcher in MLB to sign a $100k contract and asked what he was going to do with all that money (this was 1968) he said “ 90% I’m going to spend on wild women, Irish whiskey and good times; the other 10% I’m just going to throw away”.  

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.

Do you have any suggestions on how we can secure long-term financing under these circumstances?

This could help secure a higher LTV while you build STR rental history.

You live in a $1,000,000 house and are able to secure a HELOC for $150,000. 

It’s astounding how many fake documents are circulating today—you can find everything from fake references and stolen Social Security numbers to falsified income documents.To combat this, we rely on tools like Plaid, Verifast, and Snappt, which are excellent for verifying financial information and detecting fraudulent activity.

Have a timeshare or airline miles to throw in. 

It's not like we're bundling sub2 deals into tranches and selling them as mortgage-backed securities like they were with subprime mortgages, yet. 

They didn’t completely destroy the house, I did keep most of their security deposit and used it for the repairs, along with some of our own cash.

With careful planning, you can develop a portfolio that consistently outpaces inflation and helps secure your financial future.I hope this helps.