The information is typically - lease start and end date, how much rent is, what the security deposit is, and how much in advanced rent there is.

Knowledge of techniques and terminology is great - but if you don't take action, all is lost.

I do a lot of direct bookings that take security deposits, but with Airbnb, they are always tough.

Due to recent security frauds and banks not covering losses adequately, apps like Zelle may not currently be the best option.

Do you have to keep the security deposit in a separate account?

@Joe S.I would say BP does a good job as well as its membersFor example when peerstreet went under people were on BP blasting them because “they did not know” they invested in unsecured debt because they noted they invested in secured loansBut if you read the literature it was clear the investors were unsecured even though the company invested in secured loans (which this structure is not uncommon) - they were called out for this.There are components related to communication that cannot be verified unless posted but most documents and property transfers (like the one I assume is referenced in the start of this post) cannot be disputed.

Like you, I was eager to start investing in real estate but decided to hold off until I had more visa security.

First, request the current rent roll, which details each unit’s rental income, lease terms, and any security deposits.

I used furnished finder and keycheck to find tenants, screen them, and collect rent/security deposits. 

I look at the tenant's financial situation (income security) as a very important part of the property analysis.