But since this isn’t the traditional bank I can walk to down the street, what is to stop them from receiving my sensitive information and running off, stealing my identity, etc.Thanks for reading!

You will have some problems during heavy rain and snow storms.

I'm happy to stick with the traditional security deposit for now. 

Facility maintenance- it is winter where we are at, thus Snow removal and Ice or salt melt. 

Traditional refinancing and selling has proven challenging, so I’m considering more creative options, such as private lending or partnership arrangements.Questions for the Community:Have any of you dealt with a similar situation? 

We have several different "types" of properties to include traditional single family rentals, one multifamily rental, lease to buy options with tenants who hope to buy from us, two short term rentals, and some agricultural farm land that is cash rent. 

Park Owned HomesApartment - all units in an apartment are essentially "park owned"  LOL:)MHP - traditional MHP philosophy would suggest you convert POHs to TOHs , so make sure when analyzing a park with POHs, only include lot income for those units. 

We have about 20% as a "down payment," but I assume that avoiding a traditional loan would be the best way to avoid extra fees and costs.Have you ever purchased a home from a family member, and if so, how did you come up with the money? 

Purchase price: $545,000 Cash invested: $120,000 Sale price: $545,000 This lovely home was acquired by a seller in distress who did not wish to go the traditional route of selling.

Traditionally has met at Best Western Suites, 2000 Beach St., Fort Worth, Texas 76103 on Thursday nights.DFW REI Club – dfwreiclub.com – Meets about 2x-4x month, normally on Saturday morning from about 9am-12noon at Manhattan Plaza 6850 Manhattan Blvd, Suite 205 Fort Worth, TX 76120.