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Brian Ellis Utility companies and Liens?
11 February 2020 | 13 replies
@Brian Ellis there is an important distinction here that no one has mentioned (unless I missed it). 
Mark Sewell Encouraging my kid to Househack in Austin
14 June 2021 | 20 replies
Thanks for reaching out.Sameer, you strike me as a life coach of some flavor.
Nathan Brinker New investor in military
16 February 2020 | 16 replies
That is a very important distinction.
Rian Ash Joint Account- How are they considered for D/I Calculations?
16 February 2020 | 2 replies
@Rian Ash it sounds like you are talking about a conventional style loan (Fannie/Freddie) if it's a commercial loan let me know because the answer will be different.There is a distinct difference here between Fannie and Freddie with this answer but basically you would need a statement to reflect her name on it. 
Jarrid Kopras Are you a Fix and Flipper in AZ or a Contractor? Difference?
17 February 2020 | 1 reply
Why is the distinction important?
Steven Schaad Rental apartments with HOA
19 May 2021 | 9 replies
I always used to ask for last 12 months of meeting minutes to get a flavor for discussions + financials to see reserves and budgets.
Benjamin Aaker Cost to get syndication leads
27 February 2020 | 9 replies
Thanks for your comments.Everyone has a distinct sales style, so your mileage may vary.
Cassidy Burns Tenants w/ Felonies in the PAST
21 February 2020 | 7 replies
I agree with @Derek Carroll on the distinction between properties that are outright mine vs those I manage or am in another type of partnership with. 
Holly Hudson Buying Commercial Property using Residential Realtor
3 April 2020 | 17 replies
There is no distinction from a licensure standpoint to be representing residential or commercial properties. 
Brad Rabinowitz Tenants Using COVID Rent Moratorium as Retaliation
7 April 2020 | 12 replies
Even if they are real, if these are high end tenants, there is a good chance it's just a friend doing them a favor and playing the odds that it will scare you into complying,Assuming your state Landlord tenant laws allow, I would inform them that they broke they lease (certified mail, heck, if you know an attorney, check with them, they might write something up for for a reasonable fee, what's good for the goose...) and you will be retaining the deposits to cover the last two months of rent owing.For the future, you might consider some adjustments to your lease.In my state, fees and deposits are clearly and distinctly different in at least one key regard:  All "deposits" are refundable, even if you were to state a deposit was non-refundable in your lease, state law would over rule and you could be forced into refunding a deposit.For that reason, I never collect any deposits, everything is clearly stated as a "fee", as being non-refundable, and further spelled out that any exceptions for being refundable are at the sole discretion of me.I also collect "last month's rent" and it is clearly stated as such in the lease, it is not a deposit, it is a prepayment of the last months rent, and hence, the only way they ever get the last month's rent back, is when they use towards their last months rent  (this has never been a problem).I agree, that you really have lucked out here, if they didn't damage the property, them moving out is really a blessing, even if for some insane reason you did and up giving them half the deposit back.Document everything.