If you and the LL have both signed the lease, and you have a copy of it, and you've given him the security deposit and the first month's rent, and you have the receipt for that, then he has to rent it to you. 

For Fix & Flips 90% PP 100% Rehab - There are 100% financing options as well if you can secure a property under 65% LTV

I however did end up getting my HIC and new builder license in NJ so that helped secure the loan.

If you’re willing and able to, offer them enough cash where you think it’ll benefit them in moving forward, i.e. 1st months and security deposit on a rental.

We now have secured great tenants!

I want to secure a Home Equity Line of Credit just in case we want to move quickly on a property purchase sometime in the next couple of years. 

My goals include reaching 10k/month in cash flow and creating long-term wealth for the security of my family.

But...the Mortgage, which secured that debt, is still in effect and is still a lien on that property.

-- A loan that is Secured by a piece of Real Estate Property-- The funds are generally issued by Private Investors or Companies-- The Borrower will receive Funds based off of the Property being purchased-- This is considered an All Cash Offer and Transaction-- Typically, the Length of Loan is a 12 Month Term-- A Hard Money Lender is an asset-based lender-- Closing Times are generally 7 - 10 DAYS     Finding ways to use other people's money along with your own is essential in Real Estate Investing, that is, if you want to be successful.      

I would like to hear your best ideas of securing a property in a tough neighborhood when the property is vacant.Thanks