In all seriousness, if this is the start of a budding STR business for you, your parents should understand. 

The amount of this deposit is going to depend on the auction itself.

A line of credit is adjustable rate with interest only payments that will have a "draw" period usually of 3-5 years for investment properties (usually 10 years for primary home) then will amortize over the remaining term after the draw period.

Some landlords offer a discount for early payment as an incentive, but I'm not sure that would be appropriate in this case.

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

Given the short-term nature of mid-term rentals, including utilities can make your property more attractive to potential tenants, but it’s essential to factor that into your overall rent pricing.The best way to go about this is to ensure your listing is visible to your target audience.

Check out this amazing thread from @Marisa R.

If you're new to this, have them explain the whole process of how they would get each job done.

Cameras are motion-activated, can give you alerts, you can record the video and access it from anywhere, etc.

., mortgage interest, taxes, repairs, depreciation) on Schedule E starting when the property is placed in service.