They hold your money, spend it without your permission and you have to call and email incessantly to get a release of your monthly draw.

There’s also a scorecard that gets released based upon many factors.  

A 7.0 releases some 32 times the amount of energy as the atomic bomb used on Hiroshima. https://www.omnicalculator.com/other/earthquakeI am fully aware and well versed. 

Not many have vendor relationships that allow for no out of pocket cash outlays before enough improvements are made for a meaningful draw release. 

You have fixed cost so it is better to get some bodies in there so you can get market rent later. 

They also could have a mortgage that could not be satisfied by the price and in that instance, again the bank would not release it - so again stuck. 

I than thought it was tenants, all the "what if's"; what-if they have a fire, what-if there is a shooting, dead body, drug raid, break-in, squatters, feces art, etc etc etc.....   

Small upgrades or re-leasing to market rents could boost your cash flow and provide additional funds for your San Diego purchase.If you'd like, I can connect you with a lender or help you explore potential properties in your preferred areas to see what’s realistic within your budget.

They do a good job of regularly releasing episodes and they frequently talk about starting out with their initial capital pool and growing their business. 

This includes contacting the applicant’s employer and speaking with their supervisor to confirm job stability, income, and reliability​. if the person has not been employed at their place of employment they would require a guarantorCredit Score and Debts: Applicants need a minimum credit score of 620, and while we review debts, medical debts are generally not disqualifying unless they impact overall financial health.Criminal History: We do review criminal history to ensure safety and security for our tenants, while remaining mindful of state and federal guidelines.Rental History: Positive references from past landlords, with no evictions or significant lease violations in the past five years, are essential. and we can see into the court system if they have an eviction judgement.Release of Information: We include a release form allowing us to verify employment and rental history directly, which helps us get a clearer picture of an applicant’s background.This process has worked well so far, but I’m always open to improving.