Numbers like occupancy rates, loan defaults, etc. all remain quite favorable when compared to those of SFHs during a recession.On top of that, if you work with a good syndicator, they'll only bring you deals that will perform (albeit not to projections) in a down market.

How do I secure this loan for this investor?

I wasn't able to secure the necessary funds in time to close but it got me started in real estate.

The security deposit was enough to cover the insurance deductible, though we chose to donate it to a trust set up for the tenant's young son.

I'll explain the concept and then offer either a fixed or performance lease.

THIS is the figure we need to know the performance on. 

That sounds strange, but you have nothing holding you back from venturing out of your security...because you have lost that security blanket that was your job.I would venture to say, that most of the success stories in history, started out where you are right now...me included.So, with nothing holding you back, and with plenty of time on your hands (time will always be your greatest asset...since you can never get it back), if you want to get into REI, you need to do the following:1 - Learn,2 - Learn some more,3 - Keep learning.Places to learn (before you say "that costs money"), that don't cost any money are:1 - Online education sites that have free articles written by experts in their fields.2 - Free e-books, that you can get online.3 - Joining your local REIC's to both learn and network.4 - ...and never stop learning...even when you become a success at this (and you will)Also, three very critical actions you MUST follow to be a success:1 - Always think possitive.2 - Train yourself to think of future "obstacles" as temporary problems...and you are the problem solver. 

@Wayne Brooks Is it a standard practice of a title company to perform a search with the city or municipality?

Hey BPso im a canadian resident and i own a property in SWFL in cape coral worth about 200k, it is fully paid off so no liens or mortgage or anything.Im looking to refinance it to pull out my cash and move to another project and just rent this out, I called the bank of america and they told me they could give me 50k or something line of credit with 19% interest secure with my house but thats obviously not what i want at all.

A smart real estate play will always out perform what you are gaining on your retirement plan even after penalty and tax.