Showing him the numbers of course is the best way to secure this deal.

I believe this takes 3-5 days unless the sender opts for Instant Transfer and pays a fee.I think Zelle is the least expensive, fastest and most secure method of all these online methods.

Per Fannie:If the mortgage loan being delivered to Fannie Mae is secured by the borrower’s principal residence, there are no limitations on the number of other properties that the borrower will have financed.

I'm getting it in a package deal with a few other lots so even if it were worth $0 the deal still works for me.My question has to do with "could someone build on this."

NOTE:  Their security deposit still needs to be the non-discounted rent total!

I've calculated my number - how many units I want to get to where I feel financially secure and content with my real estate career.  

What things do you give as a gift and Welcoming package for new tenants (if any)?

I would like to secure my friend's loan with a lien on the property in 2nd position.

There's another one by a securities attorney, Gene Trowbridge, "it's a whole new business".

Also, review the closing documents to ensure that the tenants' security deposit is credited to you and that it matches what is in the lease agreement.