@Jonathan Hernandez in both scenarios you are borrowing the down payment and a line of credit for the rehab.

Peter, if they have good credit and W2, you should be able to get them qualified w the commercial division of First Federal Lakewood.

I've joined the two major landlord Facebook groups for Ontario and it's been an eye-opening reading experience.. the mechanics of screening tenants such as verifying income and credit are still a total unknown to me so I appreciate your advice.

As a matter of fact they usually place a hold on your Credit card until you fund the deposit. 

You will catch yourself paying way too much for a product you can obtain much cheaper. 

Needless to say, it was a successful endeavor - see some photos below:After the original home was demolished - After framing - During Stucco - And the finished product - 

lack of funding, credit, etc.?

It can be access to low/no interest credit cards, a HELOC, a personal loan to yourself from a 401(k), a wealthy relative, etc.

Isaac Braun you are owed rent until it is RE rented plus any damages (security deposit - Paint, flooring, etc) plus RE-leasing fee or lease termination fee if it’s in your contract.Most highly qualified people won’t stop paying rent, forcing you to evict them and get a $$ judgement messing up their credit.

@Shayna QueenLOC doesn't ruin your credit.