PM's will keep all late fees, they hold the security deposits so they collect all the interest on security deposits. 

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

We were not able to recover any yard damages due to other damages they had left that needed repair, which empted out their security deposit.

Nothing you mention is "ordinary" and you should charge for all of it. dodged a bullet there thats a very good price take it from the security deposit and call yourself lucky. 

Licensed in both Hawaii and Vermont at the moment, navigating acquisitions and depositions by collaborating the directions of my client with grounded professional understanding. 

Now, I'm imaging a scenario when every one of these tenants move out that I'll be paying their entire security deposit + interest even if there are damages beyond normal wear and tear. 

.- I will keep their security deposit for funds owed.- I will do my best to garnish future wages until their debt to me is paid in full.This has worked 100% time so far.  

Provide clear instructions on where and how to pay to avoid confusion.Recover Security Deposits: The current property manager is legally obligated to transfer tenant security deposits to you or the new management company.

Or if you prefer one deposit account bam!

We don't have much capital to work with outside the equity in our current home, but should be able to come up with first/last/deposit on a rental without selling.