Looking ahead, once you secure a tenant, perhaps this is something that should be explored to make the next lease up easier.Also, @Caria Mitchell raised an interesting point in saying: We are experiencing a shortage of qualified applicants, I’ve noticed non-conventional applicants vs qualified applicants that don’t have a voucher or some form of subsidy. 

If your project qualifies for EPP (Express Permit Program), then you don’t have to secure permits in the traditional way.

I'm trying to get financing lined up before I find a deal. I want to do a seller financed deal that allows me to put less down, but I still have to come out of pocket the rest of the down payment and construction cost...

I have it written in my leases that tenants are responsible for clogs as well as damage from clogs. I have lengthy conversations when tenants move in about letting us know immediately if there is a clog, to stop using...

What's more, the PM should have gone over when the unit was vacant to make sure it was secure (and lights and taps were turned off). 

The agreement specifically allowed KeyGlee to use the End Buyer's EMD to secure the underlying contract with the actual seller... and to forfeit that EMD if the End Buyer failed to close.

I have mlo in Oregon and it’s the division of consumer finance and corporate securities. ca probably has a version of thathowever I did all my loans with my ca brokers license  

Depending on the application, first, last, security, and another month or two.

To stay secure, I’d recommend saving 3-6 months of mortgage payments, budgeting for repairs, and possibly investing in a home warranty.

I have a clause in the lease that says the security deposit will be held in so and so bank with so and so address and interest rate will be xyz.