I have there $575 security deposit.  

I continue to get emails from Steve Mayer of Finance holding Company, but he keeps wanting me to pay a deposit + his 2% origination fee upfront...seems like a scam and wanted to see if anyone has done business with them in the past

I’m the meantime I was able to find a new tenant who has paid the security deposit, first month rent, and has scheduled utilities to be transferred to their name but no lease has been signed yet.

Also don't forget to get an extra bank account for security deposits and set aside money for repairs.

definitely. i have got the details from them for their existing landlord. however, that name does not match the owner on the city tax office property records. and they have confirmed that they provided the landlord's details, not the property manager's details.I believe that should match or it is possible to not match?

And since they price match each other, if 1 of them is doing the sale, and you want cabs from the other,  then just take it to the other one and have them price match the sale.Also, HD offers unstained cabinets if you want to pick the stain, or paint them yourself. 

And then I would be depositing checks from my HELOC into my bank account and using that to pay of my credit card.

Rent growth at or below market historicals, sales price matching current comps/cap rate, etcThats a start.

You will also need this info for contact information, etc.Request in your offer a letter signed by both the seller and tenant agreeing on the current value of the security deposit.

She collects the rents, handles any tenant issues, deposits rents, does lease agreements, and handles our social media presence.