Taking it out of their deposit wouldn't cover landscaping; anyway, it may be needed for home repairs caused by them.Thank you for your support and advice - even the harsh comments I learn from.

In other words, if I can already accomplish whatever you're offering to do or provide for $_X_ amount of dollars (normally in the form of a line item expense within the deal) and you are offering the same thing but want some substantial cut of the profit, that is an equation that won't ever make sense for me, naturally.This is only my opinion but the harsh reality is that competition is fierce and the market around here is both very saturated and currently remains a hyper-sellers market.

Might be easier to start with a harsh letter from a lawyer.A landlord can keep a deposit or portions of the deposit for damage.

It seems I misunderstood you, sorry for the harsh response.

That's pretty harsh in Maryland.

You also have to consider that many of these cheaper houses are very old, and Indy has some harsh, harsh winters, unlike any that we see in CA.   

There are generous credits and deductions that most likely will reduce the federal tax liability; however, the tax is upwards of 40% and estate tax could be different (more harsh) for your state. 

Sounds harsh, but with millions of members, you have to have some kind of filter.

A little harsh there, Dick.

There is a learning curve, and it's a financial one, and it can be harsh.