I did eventually get them evicted and thankfully they didnt trash my property (though they left a lot of trash that cost me $500 to get rid of but o well).The other time this happened was a tenant I moved in who had a good job at a hospital, the hospital had a program where they paid the security deposit and first months rent.

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

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

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

Just talk to securities 7 dealers that do raises for capital for DST's.Cap rates of 3 IS NUTS.

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

An estoppel certificate is a form you have the tenant sign that confirms their lease start date, the amount of their security deposit, and other things.

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

This needs to be highlighted in the lease and acknowledged by them.Security Deposits: You can’t use their security deposit for routine cleaning, but if they leave things in bad shape beyond normal wear and tear, it’s fair game to deduct cleaning costs.I’d start by having a straightforward talk with them about the importance of keeping things clean for health reasons and property preservation.

Consider remote monitoring tools (like security cameras), and budget an extra 10-15% for surprises.