You will see the deposit reflected on your closing statement.

And if they aren't, it will reflect in rates going much higher for the risk.

I'd love to see any studies that you know of that reflect the best cities to invest in multi-family.

For one of my properties, the cleaning fee drops in off season a little bit, reflecting a reduced scope of work - namely the outdoor patios and pool.

Lastly, reflecting on your own journey, what are some lessons learned or common pitfalls that you believe newcomers should be aware of and avoid?

If they are not, then it might be time to switch companies, or even, dare I say, self-reflect as your team might actually be to blame.

We applied for an apartment a few months back and our records reflect we owe the rental company for the months rent, can they do this?

I was told several times I was approved , it was in underwriting  or they need a SOW to reflect etc... the a couple of call got ignored  and then I received a email requesting a new appraisal  for another 1000 dollars.

I trust you wrote it with sincerity, but take a step back and reflect on the question that you are asking.

Divide this number by .75 or .70 to reflect a down payment of 25% or 30% respectively, and compare that result to the asking price.All the above takes about 10 or 15 minutes max - even using just a calculator.