We had a commitment letter from a local bank for a 50% loan on the property, both of us were going to guarantee.

I read somewhere that the mortgage holder must "give a written guarantee to release the property from the mortgage at a stipulated mortgage release price".

Doesn't guarantee a problem-free dog, of course, but it's a good place to start.

Hmmm, $800 a year for a place across the road, with no guarantee of what might come in the future for costs or $650 for a week right on the beach with no future obligation at all.

Since the termination fee is equal to the deposit, he's guaranteed to get nothing back.

Therefore, an original intent to hold property for investment does not guarantee capital gain (or loss) if the circumstances change.

Even if I got a proof of funds letter from a local investor, I can't guarantee he or she will be the person who buys the deal from me...

Buying at the market cap rate is almost a certain guarantee that you will lose money on the property.

Other thing about renting to college students is to really screen them well, have their parents be co-signers and make sure you have a security deposit because it's almost guaranteed when they move out the place will not be as sparkling clean as the way it was when you first rent it out.

Bloomberg states this: “In talks with Clinton, China will ask for a guarantee that the U.S. will support the dollar’s exchange rate and make sure China’s dollar-denominated assets are safe,†said He in Beijing. “That would be one of the prerequisites for more purchases.†https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/310/topics/35940-or-is-it-an-honor-to-pay-the-taxes-?