Large deposits are nice, but very difficult to actually get access to escrow funds in the event of default.

Each jurisdiction is different, but typically include a substantial deposit due same day up to full price deposited that day. 

If it is minor, make sure it comes out of  their deposit when they leave.I'd look into hiring a property manager. 

I don't rent furnished and others may be able to point out where this is flawed, but I would consider renting the furniture SEPARATE of the unit because that may allow you to collect a deposit on the furniture.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

A deposit on that site is required to bid.

All deposits and rents are collected through RentRedi. 

The reason for this email is that we need to schedule a call with a representative about our direct deposits to our bank account, we keep having the same problem every month.

Set up a Joint account with the seller so you can make deposits to continue the automatic payments to the lender until you refinance the property.Thanks,Dustin

Making additional payments or taking a shorter term are just depositing more into that savings account (it's not like the property appreciates more by paying down the loan).