Once DC takes out appropriate fees, I receive my surplus bid back and secure the property.

Explain how they can get a better return on their money than with a bank and explain how their capital would be secured by the building they are selling me so they can take it back if I fail. 

I know NY isn't a state that officially recognizes land trusts, but Florida is. 

Reach out to me and I will be happy to set up a search criteria for you and help you secure your future investments! 

I would try more honey than vinegar in trying to keep the peace before serving official demands and going that route.

I am sure in your lease somewhere it says that the security deposit cannot be used for the last months rent or something to that effect.

Finding, Fixing, and Flipping houses is one way that people are making their way into real estate investing and furthering their financial security.

My journey to financial freedom has officially started with my first property acquisition on 8/24/18, a date I will always remember. 

A close friend of mine brokers over a billion dollars in RE loans annually and was able to secure a 5% 5yr ARM with 80% LTV on this 800k deal for me in October (18').

So an example would be a secured private loan, (secured by real estate a 2nd position on a property or properties), with a 15 year balloon, interest only.