Im finding myself faced with the decision to reduce 401k deposits in favor of putting aside money for a down payment on a primary residence so i can get a house faster.

(Two tenants, bounced checks twice - ugh) I use the method of each tenant gets an invoice created each month, then I accept the payments, create a deposit and record it, and take it to the bank.After a few days the deposit shows up in QB and it gets matched to my deposit in QB.But I just have no clue how to account for these bounced checks since the bank has already matched them up with QB. 

The attorney explained how he is seeing an explosion of service animals at his client's properties, except for one large community that allows all pets and doesn't charge any pet fees or deposits, they haven't had one service animal request.

It may help to note, I made a cash offer of $50k and the wholesaler has an agreement to pay the seller $37k with a one dollar deposit.

I would be willing to put 6 month’s worth of lease amount in escrow and pay the typical first, last, and deposit.

She says she will take us to court to get all her deposit but that really doesn't worry me.Any suggestions or similar experiences?

Question: Do I have to return the security deposit back to this Tenant ?

As far as the seller wanting rent, that could be them getting the security deposit back if that is not detailed in the contract. 

I mentioned to him that after his parents paid the first months rent and security deposit I would only accept money from him.

What is the reccomended amount of cash reserves required outside your closing costs and deposit?