Some landlords require more to move in if the tenant get not so much of a good score on their scoring system; or if the tenant had a prior eviction within a certain timeframe.

We didn't use the money for the advanced classes like they hoped, but my credit score sure liked the increases. 

Shawn:You might want to leverage the BP search function and score the forums for Lease  and Purchase Option.  

With that being said I have a student loan that could use that money and my credit score is not good at all.

Excuses about late rent have fallen dramatically as credit scores have risen (the previous landlord didn’t do credit reports or background checks)Now more on the second year of ownership.  

Do you require a minimum credit score? 

Never simply look at a credit SCORE, but make sure you look at the whole REPORT.

Update 1.so based on feedback from BP and one of my mentors this deal will def be a bear. challenge 1 - obtain POF(proof of funds) since im looking to leverage the deal with private money, ill need to start searching.i did find an investor who is 100% financed but they made me a lesser offer than what i needed and it didnt cover the rehab cost and they werent interested in partnering up. my mentor has his funds tied up in a current buy.i have a small list of buyers but ill be contacting them shortlynext stepfind private money, orapply for hard money loantest my mettle find a creative way to finance this dealthings to avoidlosing my contract moneywasting the sellers/realtors time. avoiding putting the seller in worst financial postionthank you all for your input and feedback, its really appreciated.

I have 3 free and clear properties and a 650 credit score, but the rehab project's numbers work regardless so can we talk?  

The area is full of long time residents so I'd like to see if anyone is thinking of selling and possibly score an off-market deal.