@Michelle Backer in my opinion not many places retain value nor appreciate like NYC, you just have to be savvy, patient and scour for the right deal.Good luck!

MD I recommend you retain Lisa Mack at Brainstorm Cafe in Sevierville. 

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My approach every time is to seek to find a resolution for the owner/borrower to retain ownership and remain in their home.

Do you think I need to retain a tax attorney, and if so is there anyone you can recommend? 

The rental rate still matters, especially if you plan to move out at some point and still retain the property.

markets don't go up or down evenly...even if you are right about those declines (big if) "across the board" your area may gain or retain value significantly better than the next etc. 

If I need to retain part of the deposit, my legal team sends the letter along with pictures, before the 30 days if possible.

It's a part of our plan to attract (and retain) excellent GREEN tenants.

That is why most owners/companies don't seem to bother with application fees in the Madison, WI market as it's not worth the hassle of collecting it and refunding it (it's been very competitive with often multiple applications, so would be mailing checks back much of the time.I think this section covers it and appears like LL could retain it if tenant approved and then decides not to sign the lease, but LL has a list of caveats to disclose up front about lease terms, etc.