They even stated at the time of application that they would be willing to make these deposits non refundable since they know that they are more of a risk with the credit history and the dogs.They also stated they are willing to set up direct deposit into our account for the monthly rent.

I would say over the long term, on average, you will talk to 10-12 people in order to actually show to 4 or 5 prospects, and get 1-2 good quality applications; 7-10 days would be an average vacancy period, assuming minimal change of occupancy maintenance.It really is dependent on your local market, and the specific unit, as I have had MANY same day COO, and MANY six weeks or more, not counting actual repair time.

Not that this is your best option but its good to know the law is on your side.It doesn't matter who you sell to (realtor or not) you get paid the difference between what you are selling it for and what you are buying it for minus any applicable closing costs.

His primer will be self etching into the porcelain, and will be primarily an application used for outerspace equipment.

I just talk to the guy we were planning on getting our mortgage through and he told us our application would most likely get denied because we don't have a lot of liquid assets (only a few thousand a piece) and because our debt to income ratio is too high.

Begin your research with the clear understanding of what the phrase "BEING IN THE BUSINESS OF" means.If YOU are not an atttorney, it's likely, more than not, as a beginner, that you are not qualified to ascertain the applicability of lending practices, rules, regulations and laws or where to find such restrictions.

You also should know what, if any, "leash laws" are applicable, and provide this info to the tenants guest.

Good tenants come from properly screening applicants by checking their credit, criminal and eviction history.Please, please listen to some of the real estate vets on this forum like Mike and All Cash.

Reminds me of my old days building very large applications for corporate clients.

Do not do applications by telephone.