But it seems like securing financing for this kind of deal would be fairly straightforward as long as my financial situation supports it.

Any tips on how to secure my property during the renovation period?

Not knowing what to say since I was caught off guard by that after all the work and research I had put into trying to make the deal happened, I thanked them for their time and told them to keep my number if they changed their mind.

Tenant texts me today saying bring security deposit to final walkthrough or he can't move out.

Hello everyone, this will be our first duplex and looking to get a solid answer on a situation we are having regarding security deposit on tenant currently living at property we are buying.Hopefully I can make this as clear as possible.

Collect First Month’s Rent and Security Deposit6.

Can you stay at the rental or get a security system? 

After touring the house, I consider he probably cannot move all his stuff out by tonight and so I gave him two days of extension (until 11/2) but will start deducting his security deposit at a prorated basis starting 11/3 if he still can't move out by 11/2.

Once you have a great property secured, it will be so much easier to decide how to proceed further. 

Please call me if you have any questions or comments.My lease provides that the Landlord may deduct the "cost of re-letting the property" from the Security Deposit.