Cost of securing the collateral is much more expensive here and foreclosures can be troublesome. 

Furthermore, what are the regulations regarding security deposit?

You cannot broker or assign other persons stocks or any securities without a license.You cannot broker or assign medication without a license.Certain professions require licenses and are regulated especially when it comes to high value assets and consumer protection laws.

Those having some success with REI in the New Orleans area are getting deals direct to seller and using creative REI techniques.  

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

However, you would need to speak/hire a securities attorney first, determine which rule you're going to use for your syndication, and then start talking to investors based on methods the ruling dictates to use.

I plan to install new locking mailboxes, that would also allow for secure package delivery.

Finally secured builer in October 2023 took until jJune to get permits and now The insurance company says they won't pay until building is complete.

The market rate for a full-service STR co-hosting company is 25% gross after cleaning fees.On average the following would be included... 24/7 guest communication, vender oversight, weekly updates on the OTA listings, make sure maintenance and deep cleanings get done...but owner pays the expense, stain removal on linens, marketing the property, keep supplies stocked...again owner pays the expense, keep property guidebooks updated (digital copy and hard copy), security (locks, cameras etc.) oversight, bi-weekly pricing software management, walk the property regularly, provide monthly reports, and obviously any guest problems that arise time to time.

Over the past two months, I've had the pleasure of helping four buyers secure fantastic investments.