Can I withhold their deposit and charge them for a new carpet, full interior painting and professional cleaning?

Collect first and last months rent up front and one month security deposit 

I also would not turn this dog into any profit motive or deposit requirement. 1.

If you fail to close you will lose your deposit (earnest money).In future make sure that your "C: Buyer has deposited money into escrow account prior to signing agreement (proof of funds) or shortly thereafter.Good Luck And Thanks for your service!!

A few years back I made this sweet template which uses raw data and generates a full report through searching, matching, and adding various columns.  

(A quick search on "owner finance" in Atlanta Craigslist just yielded 645 matches.)So, what am I missing?

I refer to them as "shiny objects of distraction", because they tend to be more speculative than true investments.1 - Make a plan based on what you have, and need.2 - Find markets that match your plan criteria/profiles3 - Stay on track with your plan4 - Have funYou will be amazed at how fast...and easy, all of this can be.

I am liking all this dialogue...I have an LLC  that is taxed as an S Corp and a SOLOk that allows my company to match my SOLOk contributions.    

In that case, I think all you need to show the bank is that you have a fully executed 1-2 (or more) years lease agreement locked in with a tenant, who has given you a non-refundable security deposit (1-2 month worth).

I assume they think that will make a lowball offer more palatable.They also charge a $2000 non-refundable deposit.I've presented a couple of wholesale deals to clients and I always tell them up front that this is a wholesale deal, and that they will be required to pay closing costs, commissions, and a $2000 non-refundable deposit.