@Zack Carlson - You may want to try the same techniques a wholeseller would use to find those deals (if you have the time/money/inclination).

They would secure the loan using the properties as collateral.  

Hello everyone I'm an audio tech from NY my wife is a middle school teacherWe are looking to invest in real estate  in order to secure some savings for our two kids and maybe even provide extra income for ourselves as well. 

If you are a sole proprietorship you get stuck with 15% social security/medicare on your net profits.

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I don't think I stated "security deposit" like that that.

If you are trying all kinds of wacky buying techniques they use in residential it will not get you anywhere.

Network and market using a broad range of techniques. 

My tenants provided me sercurity deposit and first / last month rent at lease signing.As I understand that Florida law require that security deposit to be held in separate bank account.

Also a technique I like using is building relationship with contractors, they can always refer you to some cash buyer.