You should also make sure the security deposit is/was transferred to you.

The lack of homogeneity amongst notes is also what helped spawn securitzation and might be fuel for their exemption as a security.

Troy, If he is an existing tenant, you should have received a copy of his lease and any move-in list of damages along with the transfer of his security deposit.

The place is an absolutely mess he has guranteed me he will paint and fix it (haha I doubt it) So unforunately if I show it anyone will hate it.3.If I do go to court I will ask for 1 month rent plus above and beyond for repairs(outside of the scope of the security) is there anyway to garnish wages or make this debt appear on his credit report?

And that if they're not they ones who rented it, they need to get the guy out and secure your property.

It is also important to notate what is being implied here is the conveyance of BOTH the security instrument (DOT/Mortgage) and the Note.

I rented a 1/1 flat from a local REI in a cute 8-unit multiplex and paid cash up front for a 6mo lease to secure a lower monthly rate.

The Seller could also have liens outside of a mortgage, so the title report is your best security.2.

There's also the dedicated con artist who is only interested in trying to secure an upfront fee.

Sounds like you are dealing with a greedy banker that would provide a loan for an investment property and also want to have it secured with your residence.