Hi Nick, as mentioned before if you put a greater deposit down, you could get a better rate as a result. 

You need lease and deposit check at closing so the property has to be move in ready not a rehab.

Best practices for security deposit deductions (damages)?

I know it will happen and I do have a deposit for these issues. 

From screening to security deposits to eviction, recent laws create many ways for owners to trip and fall.And now Multnomah County has prevented landlords from evicting delinquent tenants.

Financing-  build a relationship with a regional banker, don’t shop for interest rates, start small and build history and loyalty they are your team, Cross collateralize, deposit CD/MM or custodial account with bank for loan, give them monthly updates, nail your deal analysis, do stress tests on your deal analysis-cost/interest rate/deal length/ sale price etc. 12.  

with auto-pay options, automatic late fees, and reminders, lease signing, security deposit collection, etc. 

Tell them to get out in seven days, use the deposit for unpaid rent, cleaning, and repairs.

Your landlord could also allow the charges to compile until you leave, then deduct it from your deposit. 

However, it does mean forfeiting the deposits which is tough to swallow.