Helps split costs if things are needed, or clean up, security cameras, etc Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Real estate is the wisest way to relatively safe, convenient, and secure venture.

It's a false security blanket.The solution is to go out and get a LOC (not a HELOC on the property), a personal or business LOC...and use that money when needed, then pay the money back from the cash flow. 

I always said that the only Solution to solving the Tenant problem is to collect a First, Last and Security Deposit up front.

Assuming I can secure either an FHA or VA home loan on an investment property, where/how do I go about getting funding/financing for the rehab? 

I ask him if he picked it up to look at it and he says, "No, I secured the perimeter and called the police." 

I came in a bit short of the top offer, but the seller liked the additional security potential from the appraisal gap coverage.

But I found this property listed right after the harsh cold in March of 2021 and I immediately offered slightly over asking price to secure this deal.

How you handle security deposit is part of that negotiation.

Hi Dennis,We have accepted funds through Catholic Charities to cover the tenant's security deposit at move-in.