Option money itself so many wholesaler either put up no money or ridiculous EM deposits like 25.00 or 50.00 .

The sophisticated money is not buying in stagnant markets with poor fundamentals because they can achieve the 1% rule, can complete a BRRRR or because of more favorable landlord tenant laws exist just to highlight what’s rarely part of their acquisition criteria which is a stark contrast to the mindset of most within the BiggerPockets community.Since your focus is specifically on landlord tenant law component I’ll add those who follow the law, properly maintain their property, respond timely to tenant requests, use well drafted and fair leases and don’t unreasonably withhold deposits  find themselves in far less tenant controversies. 

One to hold all the security deposits and the other for collecting rent and paying your bills.

How will you remain anonymous once that claim is filed when you are required to respond to discovery requests, answer interrogatories,  participate in depositions etc.?

After 18 months I still didn't have a building permit and decided to cut ties with the builder and forfeit my deposit. 

And if so, what are the benefits of section 8 if the only guarantee is the direct deposit and yearly inspection?

Deposited money goes directly to loan principal.

The direct deposit on the 1st of every month is a wonderful thing!

If these are new cash buyers you’ve never worked with before, or you are using someone else’s list, then you need to include a NON-REFUNDABLE Earnest Money Deposit in your assignment contract.

was wondering if there are ACH service that is free out there.Thank you DIRECT DEPOSIT