Other narratives like STRs survive recessions, and the crap that was pushed really did people over.

This particular brokerage only operates in a few midwest states, so unfortunately I cannot incorporate all of my properties.

That changes the narrative that you were just a few days from closing and they went out and bought a new truck. 

If she indicated she was willing to do that, incorporate those terms right into the lease addendum.She still may just say no to the security deposit, but you have really not lost anything by asking.

@Benjamin Blackburn I haven't incorporated cold calling new leads just yet.

Do I need to incorporate to flip?

It gets even more complicated when you incorporate pets.

For one or two properties this may not be terribly punitive, but if your plan is to grow your property holdings in the U.S.A. over the coming years, you may want the ability to control how and when any revenue is repatriated to Canada ... in this case, you may want an incorporated entity (LLC) in the U.S.A. to "own" the properties {there are pros and cons to this approach as well} which will enable you to keep any retained earnings in the U.S.A. - unless you choose to repatriate them.If you plan on holding properties in Canada as well, depending on your income from other sources, you may want a Canadian company in the mix as well.  

As a narrative device though, I appreciate him :)Share one personal application that this reading helped (or will help) to encourage in your life.My one big life application was that I needed to improve my financial education.

I'm starting up a business providing narrated virtual tours, with the goal of making them easy (since agents are pressed for time) and affordable (since they are loathe to waste marketing dollars).