Pet deposit is $250.

The state doesn’t have rent control laws, but landlords are prohibited from collecting more than one month’s rent for security deposits.

All you are going to do is put a deposit on it, hold it, and then try to resell it into a much smaller network than it is on now.

@Gash Nookala,Renting can indeed be slower in winter, but here are some tips to boost interest:Enhance Listing: Ensure your listing has detailed descriptions and high-quality photos—consider professional photography if needed.Competitive Pricing: Double-check local comps; even a slight price adjustment or incentives (like a reduced deposit) could attract more interest.Broaden Marketing: Beyond Zillow, Hemlane, and MLS, use social media, community boards, and local business connections to reach a wider audience.Flexible Lease Terms: Offering shorter or month-to-month leases might appeal to tenants during this slower season.Local Property Manager: A local pro can tap into their network and help fill the vacancy faster.These steps should help you find a tenant despite the seasonal slowdown.

Parents had all of the money available as they had a good enough income to pay deposit, 1st month, and move in ASAP. 

So someone who lends based on deposits and relationships rather than a broker who would sell your loan.

You must use a PMS and for the software to work you'll need to own the listings, which means you'll need to also collect all the funds, so owners' rents don't get deposited in the wrong account (Yes, Airbnb makes that mistake all the time!!).

Also lower your rent a bit ($1300) and reduce your deposit to $700. 

Or do they just want to sign an agreement to move out in 30 days and you'll give them their full deposit in cash on move-out day, if they leave the place clean?

Make sure every dime is deposited into the trust account.Private lending, like syndication investing, doesn’t involve many transactions.