It's ultimately up to them, take that risk off of your plate and pass it along if possible.Offer a solution to the owner for a larger deposit amount, this can vary depending upon the situation and risk evaluation, but typically you would say at least double the deposit amount, plus first and last months rent before moving in.

As always, DYOR (Do Your Own Research) The area has a mix of stable, long-term residents and rental demand—especially with Section 8 tenants—but it does vary block-by-block.Key things to consider are Rental Demand, Property Condition and Management (a local property manager can help navigate tenant screening and city requirements)It’s not as bad as the headlines make it seem, but success here depends on buying right and the right property manager.

If you need to get a tenant out (if selling the property or you want to move in yourself), you may need to pay a relocation fee (depending on the location this amount varies).

Actually it may vary by state, but the option period in Texas is the period in the contract where you normally get inspections and can back out without penalty.

The urgency varies of course (shower door pops off, sink clog, etc.)

I looked into it and it varies State to State, fortunately Wisconsin is one of the harder ones to steal a title.

Interest rates are going to vary based on credit, LTV and debt service of the property.

Markets vary for success on market and off market.

Opinions vary widely on this subject, but consider getting a real estate license.

First, not all lenders require a seasoning period and when a seasoning period is a requirement the timeframe varies lender to lender.