The state doesn’t have rent control laws, but landlords are prohibited from collecting more than one month’s rent for security deposits.

When you see what people do with old space heaters, guards and safety removed, plugging in several in one overloaded extension cors,... you can see where the concern is coming from.

Flipped a house with a pretty extensive mold problem but all drywall and flooring was replaced.

I actually collected the differential of 7% interest on the $50,000 note (this was an interest only note - not amortized) for 18 years!.

@Rickie LattimoreGive up 95% of the equity - oversee the properties and collect a management fee.

In a few of the states there is either a form. you must sign or an application that your escrow closer must file in order to exempt from any state taxes or withholdings that might normally be collected at sale . 

For example:Current rental unit: you collect $2500 in rent.

Given your extensive reviews and strong opinions about so many land investing courses, would you be willing to verify your identity as an independent investor?

If so, then I would return the portion of the security deposit to the one leaving and collect that same amount from the one staying. 

That approach might not serve the seller well, especially since the goal is to genuinely help them by offering a reliable quick solution.My current thought is to focus on networking and building a solid and extensive buyers list and understanding their ideal investment criteria upfront.