Set yourself a saving target and time frame to save up more for that first deposit (down payment) on your purchase.Good luck!

If they are on the hook for any fees then would I just deduct that out of their security deposit?

It is a big company so the paychecks always arrive on time and they set up auto-deposit the day after our pay day.   

There will be an initial deposit, progress payments tied to milestones, and a final payment upon project completion and satisfactory inspection.3.

Now mind you, depending on what type of consulting you are in, your exposure to liability from that business activity may be very limited, thus, a sole proprietor may be fine.3rd issue, where would the rents to your property be deposited to?

I left out the most important thing - NEVER overpay a deposit for work not yet completed, that money and person/s sometimes have a way of disappearing in certain situations like that. 

For example, if the previous last month's rent was $1,000 and the new rent is $1,100, you would request an additional $100 to cover the increase.Update the Agreement: Ensure that the lease renewal includes a clause that reflects the new last month's rent amount.Refund and Repay:Refund the Previous Deposit: You can return the last month's rent from the previous lease to the tenant.Collect New Last Month's Rent: Then, collect the new last month's rent at the increased rate as part of the lease renewal process.Steps to Take:Review Your Lease Agreement: Check the current lease agreement to see if there are any specific clauses regarding the adjustment of last month's rent upon renewal.Communicate with Your Tenant: Inform your tenant about the rent increase and how it affects the last month's rent.

we take contingent offers.. but we do require 10 to 20k non refundable release to us.. if they dont have the cash at closing then they lose the deposit .. but we dont sue them to perform. out of about 75 sales now.. we have seen probably 5 or 6 fail because their current home did not sell.

And when you do offer it to them, collect the full deposit within 24 hours.

Yes, you can use an attorney to close without using a real estate agent, and they can usually hold the earnest money deposit and distribute funds after closing.