That is not a benefit for you, nor any kind of evidence that they are worthy of becoming a resident.That issue aside, I would not allow someone with a recent eviction on my property unless the "unfortunate circumstance" was unlikely to recur AND they otherwise have a strong historical track record of making payments AND they would put down a very large security deposit.

 :)To anyone reading this: if you happen to think using other people's money means you don't need any of your own, raising outside money may help you recover your expenses, but you still have MAJOR out of pocket expenses, typically, due before you can raise any money:Earnest deposit: most people raise after you get control of a deal.  

Tim, in lieu of a damage deposit, have you utilized A deposit insurance such as Rhino? 

I did not read the rules around security deposits. you may be allowed to use those funds and still file a small claims action for any remainder, but I can't imagine that it would be worth it if you have at least one month's rent in security deposit. 

There is a mid-match between wages and housing costs.

Then find matches for that product that you are able to buy at a discount. 

Earnest Money Deposit 3. 

It doesn’t have to be occupied by tenants, just a signed lease + deposit.

Already maxing out my matching contribution 401k at work and i also put 10% of my gross w2 direct to my brokerage account.

Most of the time the tenants are responsible for the deposit.