If it was structured correctly it could be a pretty common sense ability to provide safe and standard housing across the US or in certain States.  

Being a new investor, I just never knew there could be scams on services like Zillow.

It’s common to only show homes once in contract since COVID but contingencies and “due diligence” periods are all state specific.

Amazing way more than just common.

This is VERY common for a victim to invite them back into their lives.

Not to say that you can't find a lower down option, but that would be what I'd consider your 'most common' DP requirement on an investment whether commercial or conventional loan. 

So be careful your not getting scammed

Hello,My rental ad on Zillow rental manager did attract multiple prospective tenants but they fell under the following four categories:1) Tenants with pets2) Tenants who were bargaining a lot.3)Tenants who had weak financials but willing to pay rent inspite of their income well below 3x4) Few tenants whose profile good on surface but their phone numbers were flagged as "scam likeli"I personally am not comfortable renting to all the four categories listed above so it has delayed finding a tenant for me besides I haven't been very aggressive pursuing tenants as I had plans of selling .Now I have decided to postpone selling, what are the other best ways to find tenants quickly.

The simplest and most common answer is to go electric. 

Can you get a LLC structured where he is helping fund the deal, part of the company owning that specific property, or even look at a Tenant in Common agreement?