I have a duplex where I rent out the garage and in my lease I state:“Tenant understands that Landlord doesnot provide any security alarm system or other security for the Premises.

They use their own funds as well as secured loans on their credit through other Hard Money Lender's to help make the deals happen.  

I have settled on a $300 security deposit.

Like other comments suggest, you may be able to secure long term debt sooner but if for whatever reason that is not the case feel free to connect with me.

The tenant threatens to get lawyers, my concern is their safety, but I can’t get any justification to make improvements to the property for security.

You can collect the money in many ways, I have tenants pay using secure ACH transfers using apartments.comI would declare this income because later on you may need the documented income to qualify for loans etc.

should I move forward with this kind of transaction and does it sound alarming? 

I want to secure it from any probable liability claim or anyone suing me.

As far as ROI, there are a few givens that will always give the majority or even dollar for dollar back, such as landscaping, flooring, updated kitchen and bathrooms, and security systems.

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