Seller agrees to finance $x of the purchase price at y% per annum payable in equal monthly installments of $z and secured by a first lien deed of trust.

I have always just accepted checks, I know this is a tedious and outdated method.

Additionally, from a security perspective it's nice not having window ACs.

Does anyone know what method a VA from another country uses to call the US dialer systems?

@Jeremiah GaviñaUpon the loan agreement - you may be asked to provide information such as your name and social security number.You will be required to report the interest income on your tax return if you do or don't get a 1099-INT.Your profile says you are from Texas.

:) What are some ways you more experienced people began branching out from the conventional methods?

We have potential tenants pay and take it out of their security deposit.

Therefore, I'd get 1/4 inch lag bolts and drive them through the plywood right into the door frame to secure the property while you find a contractor.Since I have no idea about your area, I'd start at Home Depot/Lowe's.

@Leo Kwok Good to hear the story and would like to know the financial side of your project, do you pay the purchase and fix all cash or other funding method?

Lest I get a lot of "you're not doing right by your employer" comments, I often ask for more work so as not to be so bored but I'm limited by my security clearance in what I can do for them at the moment.Without getting into too much detail, while I make a decent salary, I don't have a bunch of money sitting around waiting to invest.