Or they run a scam where they pretend to be the landlord and steal prospective tenants security deposits.

With few exceptions people do not see something for the first time, decide "I NEED THAT" and make an instant purchase.Ideally, each time the customer is exposed to you, they are left with an impression / touch.

If they pass the screening, also find out who is paying the deposit as that is the person you will be returning it to once they leave.

She can also do postdated cheques, so you can deposit them on the 1st of each month. 

It's simply factual:  you violated the lease by smoking, stop it, remove the resulting odor and that a repeat action could result in eviction and loss of security deposit.  

They can't afford the double deposit, indicating they live on the edge at the moment.

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.

Tools like Cashflow Analyzer Pro with Deal Instant Analyzer from Asset AFC can help you break this down and understand your potential cash flow and return on investment.

But if the permit takes a while (like the full 3 months), you’d have time to decorate the place exactly how you want.As for the bookings, if the permit gets approved fast, you could take over the current ones for instant income.

My large pizza was deposited!