The point of a deposit is to secure performance under the contract.

Negotiations were handled efficiently, securing the property for $80,000 with favorable terms.

@Carlo D.We have a separate account for both maintenance, as well as escrows for taxes and security deposits.  

However, I suspect that no matter how you cut it what you're offering will be considered a security, even if it's a debt security. 

Negotiations were conducted efficiently, securing the property for $100,000 with favorable terms.

The longer lease, assuming strong credit tenant, means you will have a secured income for a long time.  

I keep the rmd the lowest possible however to secure a loan on a home I inherited I had to adjust the rmd higher...now I want to move it back where it was because I am very conservative and like to have money for the unforseen future . 

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.

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Here is there email to me: "With regard to your previous email, the closing attorney or title company is not responsible for securing or holding back the lender's private mortgage insurance to close any deal.