There is not a typical security deposit it is all situational to the asset and tenant base.Starbucks I would not ask for deposit on my center as lease guarantee is super strong.I care more with mom and pop tenants about years in the business they are running, how many units they own, personal and business guaranty, full disclosure of all financials business and personal individual locations and parent company.

It will save you so much time and potential headache in the long run.One thing to keep in mind pretty much every MLS system has a disclosure that the info on it should be double checked and that's why you have DD or inspection periods.. 

The amount of comps and disclosures he pulled, Saturdays and Sundays he spent touring properties and responsiveness to my neediness have been unparalleled and he deserves a trophy. 

The seller bought the property last year for 80k and selling now for 130k with out providing a sellers disclosure or profit and loss statement.

As far as calculating your monthly mortgage including insurance, speak to your lender to obtain a disclosure on all fees and required monthly payments.

Title V (septic - if applicable), lead paint, property disclosure (optional in Mass) - but even more important, do either of you have any experience in negotiating deals?

Do not rely on disclosures or analysis from your real estate broker.

I signed the loan app/disclosures Thursday night and had my appraisal on Monday.

But I am have been asked to check with the lender on how they will show this in the closing disclosure.

@Allan Smith Full disclosure: I've never heard of it.It seems like you already know the answer to your question.