How will you remain anonymous once that claim is filed when you are required to respond to discovery requests, answer interrogatories,  participate in depositions etc.?

One to hold all the security deposits and the other for collecting rent and paying your bills.

The direct deposit on the 1st of every month is a wonderful thing!

And if so, what are the benefits of section 8 if the only guarantee is the direct deposit and yearly inspection?

i charge a pet fee but generally don't require a deposit. 

New tenants moved in 8 days before the month I paid was up and signed a new year lease with a new deposit.

We paid the contractors $12K - $15K as a deposit to start the job.

was wondering if there are ACH service that is free out there.Thank you DIRECT DEPOSIT 

She can't afford rent, so you get her moved out by the end of the month, then apply her deposit to the unpaid rent, cleaning, and repairs.I may even incentivize her to leave quickly by offering to forgive the unpaid portion of rent if she gets out by the end of the month, but it really depends on a number of factors and I'm not going to ask for details.For future reference, best practice is to have set standards and adhere to them every time.

All good suggestions--if you find this becomes a bigger issue, one thing we have done in the past is offer back the security deposit in full to get people out.