I have a month security deposit for $850 which I’m not sure about returning. 

When we fund subordinate debt, we structure a 2nd TD to secure the gap.

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Hi, I did private lending to one of my friend , he mortgaged his investment property as first lien with me.agreement was that he will pay interest monthly, and he was almost regular on that.in July that property got deadly fire, in August beginning he paid my interest for July and didn't mention anything about fire.today, he called me and told that he wants of pay off(but he didn't pay last month's interest).I said OK start processing for payoff, but pay me last month's interest asap, then he told me that house went on fire and he is hoping to get insurance money and then he will pay, he has no money to pay interest .Now, my concern is should I wait and watch or I need to take some pre-action to make sure that I get insurance money since I am on first lien.

A few months ago like always I went on search for a few lenders “private” or “personal” if you may.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

@Donny Hogan Include details in your presentation on how you'll secure your friends investment so they feel at ease.

A good duplex can provide you with private yard, an attached garage, and more of a "house" feeling but renting out the other half can dramatically reduce your expenses and possibly even allow you to live there for free.

What I'm really curious about his hard money/private lending in the valley, and good contractors for flipping/upgrading. 

No big employers in the area and most tenants in park are on government assistance or receiving social security.