If it's a larger debt, I would not offer cash for keys.

But he has clear advantage of getting much larger deposit (landlord in most jurisdictions is limited to collecting 1.5 or 2 months' rent payment, which he must place in an escrow vs. $8000-$10000 Scott can collect and use for any purpose the next day). 

This is just my opinion as having no dogs in this particular fight.  

"assistance dog" chewed up all of the doors. 

Getting a dog (against the lease), saying it was an ESA, dragged his feet getting the paperwork to us. 

Generally, cost segregation makes more sense on larger assets.  

As it stands now, the sweet spot in that area in the market for rent seems to be a little larger 2/2 house with large living area for guests.

This hands-on strategy allows you to add immediate value and build capital quickly to reinvest in larger deals.

is that a combination of larger down payments + paydown over the past few years? 

Wondering if anyone got a new contract from Delta asking for a larger deposit amount?