Most of the time the tenants are responsible for the deposit.

Much better you place the burden on the seller than accept the responsibility.

Plus the other benefits outlined by the responses in this thread. 

Half the time they may not even realize they are acting as the GC and have that added responsibility or what that entails.

Be a good communicator and responsive to tenant's reasonable requests.

I’ve continued to get bookings into Dec and throughout the “slow” Jan and February months every year. 

Is it my responsibility to deal with this ?

Thank you so much your response. 

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

(Okay, I’ll back off on the family and friends.)When I dedicate 45 minutes giving thoughtful advice in response to a DM, and the person doesn’t even respond with a thank you, they should owe me $125.