Do not EVER use the security deposit for repairs or rent while the tenant lives in the rental.

If you accept applicants with no social security number or the ability to read and understand a lease agreement, then you shouldn't require a social security number from anyone.Two thoughts:1.

Top Landlord-Friendly States: Texas: Pros: Strong property rights, swift eviction processes, no state income tax, and a robust economy.

We found a tenant, signed a lease and collected the security deposit with a July 15 move in date. 

Man Ontario is tough on landlords.Can't charge application fees, can't collect security deposits and I've heard it can easily take a year to evict for nonpayment.Yikes!

They would pay all utilities and maintenance on the property and provide 2 months security deposit. 

So for effectively $5-600/mo plus their mortgage payment they were able to secure their dream home and eventual coastal STR.

Yes and wondering how they are dealing with potential securities issues or if it was through the crowd funding angle?

Leveraging Brittney's local market expertise, we secured the property for $190,000.

I feel i’ve grown a bit fast for myself and now have secured 3 rental properties under my belt in one year - Two being out-of-state and one being my primary residence turned into a rental, which is what brought me to this question: does anyone know any real estate attorneys in Texas that can look over my lease agreement?