I do not recommend paying any upfront fees, unless it's with a large bank that typically requires a good faith deposit on larger transactions.

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.

Ensure the buyer provides a non-refundable earnest deposit.3.

She can also do postdated cheques, so you can deposit them on the 1st of each month. 

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

Most will be happy to accept the check and deposit them for you.

You could put a small deposit instead of 20% on a loan.  

As I understand, landlords there cannot charge application fees, security deposits and evictions are VERY challenging.Have communicated with several PMCs and investors in Ohio market and not aware of any real differences from Michigan.