Lenders will want to see those funds deposited in a bank or other lending institution on one or two monthly statements.

If you really want to get rid of them, sweeten the pot by offering to return their deposit after you verify the unit is empty with no damages. 

Far more than most real estate acitivies and much quicker think about it.. you sell the same info over and over and get paid instantly you have no roofs to fix no tenants to manage etc etc.. you do have reputation management of course.

And not being able to issue the deposit refund via Avail was the final straw for me.

You will receive the security deposit in Checking but then transfer it to Savings.Savings: Hold the deposit here so it's separate from operating funds.

We completed our due diligence within 10days and once the report came back, we immediately requested our deposit back. 

However, I have offered two thingsA)  Higher deposit -  this way the owner's fears are alleviated somewhatB)  Property management - offer the owner that you will essentially property manage the property for them.     

Wise is an international bank that allows you to deposit and display statements in whatever currency you choose.  

Its no different than a tiktok video on financial literacy gets not views but if its a person shaking their you know what or talking about spitting on something they become instantly famous...

Keep receipts for all your expenses for federal taxes, keep the deposits in a seperate bank account.