If you have anyone else but a spouse in your company, I call that job security. 

The seller will get your earnest money if you breach the contract.

Let's say I choose an applicant by mid-month - should I give them a couple of days to sign an "Agreement to Execute Rental Agreement" and collect a holding deposit (same amount as the security deposit let's say), and then sign the lease later in the month and collect first month's rent?

Does anyone have experience with having security film installed on your units? 

I reached out to her and her referral but got no additional money apart from the security deposit and her first month's rent at move in.  

They will provide a security deposit and first month rent immediately so we cancel the open house. 4.

Chad talked about the security in real estate (as opposed to stocks).  

Doesn't this put a cloud on the title in addition to put the seller in breach of contract? 

Or, they can demand a higher security.

Have others been able to secure a HELOC from their portfolio.