Most work with us, some do not.Be careful also as they may tell you to keep their security deposit as last month's rent.

Since the payment was deposited into your account on 1/6/2025, it would typically be considered income for 2025, even though the tenant paid it on 12/31/2024.However, if you use cash-basis accounting (which most landlords do), the key factor is when you physically receive the money, not when it was sent or owed.

My involvement in this dispute of deposit money began and ended in those screenshots I supplied.

Separate accounts per property incurs a lot of overhead, such as minimum balances or fees for missing the minimum.I use separate accounts for each tenant's security deposits.

Just participated in their webinar, which wasn't live, but just a video at the end when he was showing testimony, he said that guy make a first deal with paying EARNEST Money DEPOSIT with his OWN money!!! 

The numbers no longer look nearly as good on these investments (now more like speculation) and I will now be forced to get my deposit back or accept this new price.

My buddy sold for ~$500k over its existing use value and no contingencies and did not even convey existing tenant’s deposit.  

It's simply factual:  you violated the lease by smoking, stop it, remove the resulting odor and that a repeat action could result in eviction and loss of security deposit.  

Also helping was a relationship with that bank (deposit accounts) and good credit. 

Let them move in with a deposit and first months rent.