Nothing you mention is "ordinary" and you should charge for all of it. dodged a bullet there thats a very good price take it from the security deposit and call yourself lucky. 

-secured card is a smart start.

Securing a good lender can greatly accelerate your real estate investing journey.

It may feel cumbersome, but their diligence reflects the level of security and service you can expect once onboarded.

You have the ability to grant permissions based on the user's security level, which you determine.

A mix of short- and long-term strategies could hedge against market shifts.Borrowing allows you to scale faster, especially if you can secure favorable terms.

Unless the medical condition meets the state criteria for early termination and that the medical notice does not appear to suggest that, you cannot terminate the lease outright/immediately but that you will begin to market the property for rental and upon securing an acceptable tenant, the lease can be terminated pending a satisfactory property walkthrough indicating no damages. 

Many view section 8 as a security blanket because of the government subsidized rent and turn to the program because the neighborhood tenant base is deemed even riskier.

Separate accounts per property incurs a lot of overhead, such as minimum balances or fees for missing the minimum.I use separate accounts for each tenant's security deposits.

Streamline your communication process to secure quality tenants.Focus on QualityThe condition of your property matters more now than ever.