Holding a Property with a Deposit?

[Brett Barber]

I believe I've selected a renter for a house I own, but they aren't able to take possession for 30 days. They'll be paying rent in their apartment. Of course, I want to avoid committing the property to them, only to have them change their mind...wasting time I could've rented it to someone else.

I was planning to at least ask for the security deposit to hold the property...is there a different way that you'd do it?

Thanks!

BHB