Make them pay the full deposit and first month's rent (proves they can afford it) then give them the reduction the second month.4.

Generally speaking, we would encourage you to screen your tenants - whether they are section 8 or not.We would encourage you to collect a deposit - whether they are section 8 or not.A tenant can certainly be a "good" tenant or a "bad" tenant - whether they are section 8 or not.Now, if you are targeting lower valued homes...there are "pros" and "cons" to doing that - whether you are renting to section 8 or not.  

If we could all go to trustedREsyndication.com, deposit $500K and get a risk free 18.2% return in 2 years, we would.

Yes for example somebody will steal the photos of a listing and try to market it as their own and collect an unlawful deposit over Venmo

My current situation: I found a buyer ready and willing to put down deposit before the rehab is even finished.

A good rule of thumb is to follow what’s reported onyour bank statement.For example, if your monthly bank statement shows $1,500 rental income (deposit) and a $100 expense (withdrawal), then yes.

You should open a Fidelity account and deposit your money in a money market fund (SPRXX).

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

Now the lease is end, they move out and want they want the deposit back.

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