The security was about 4 hours away.

Security deposits, etc. 

What strategy did you use while you were unable to secure financing?  

In case I cannot find one that accommodates to my situation both in price and location in the given time, should I continue renting through short-term leases until I find that deal, or purchase a single family home or condo/co-op to secure a place to live for the next couple of years until I decide to either sell it or move and rent it out? 

I know buying & holding will take awhile to really see wealth but the goal is to secure a duplex or triplex, rent out the extras and live in one unit until I can start fixing & flipping.

I have secured my 2nd property this year (and overall). 

Just tried it, but my browser security denied it saying tested site and found security risks.

I also take the same security that a HML would do (i.e. first position on the lien, insurance beneficiary etc). 

In order for both side to have “skin” in the game I have either a $50 a month pet rent OR one months security deposit.

Some credit cards are not hard to get and if necessary you get even get a "secured card"  There are sites that will tell you what cards are the easiest to get and even what credit scores are necessary.