Our attorney told me just return the money as the brain damage of going to court and potentially losing (court is really just rolling the dice - small claims court is not about justice and the law but what the "judge" thinks is "fair") is not worth the possible gain.We always sign a lease and any funds paid are first applied to rent and the SD is collected last.

There are multiple potential strategies it's just really going to depend on your personal situation. 

What are your ultimate goals in your future investment? 

I am interested in potentially buying a trailer park as the investment is in the land and the tenants rent the lot, bringing their own asset (mobile home) to the location and typically, they stay for the long term. any invoice for a new real estate investor trying to get into this business?

(or paint, or resurface the parking lot, or replace the boiler, or fix the foundations).You can potentially get approved for a loan out of college without work history. 

Understand Their Process – Clarify loan requirements, turnaround time, and potential challenges before moving forward.

As long as you’re building with future hurricanes (wind and flood) in mind you can ensure that you’re prepared for future storms.  

I’d be happy to help you navigate the market, identify undervalued properties, and analyze potential cash flow.

I recommend targeting emerging neighborhoods with strong long-term growth potential, where property prices are still affordable but demand is on the rise.

In the future, we are also happy to help on rentals.