Many investors offer this option in order to receive a larger than usual down payment/deposit and more than they would typically get for rent in the area. 

We have a large fenced yard with two nice sheds, painted to match the house.

Possibly posting current pictures of the property would open up the forum to opinions on whether it would match your building structure or not.

I just submitted my first offer of $23,000 and they want a deposit  $1000 before I officially submit the offer.1.

I just submitted my first offer of $23,000 and they want a deposit  $1000 before I officially submit the offer.1.

My understanding is that I'm no better off than if my gross income was exactly 20k.W2 IncomeNot real numbers but for argument sake:  Let's say I make 200k and I deposit 50k into a pre-tax 401k over 2014. 

She's set aside her first, last, and deposit.  

And compare SBL numbers on the contract with the tax record to make sure they match and you are looking at the correct lot assessment.

Deposit amount, monthly rent budget, type of house, are they are looking for.

Have a single family property I'm looking to purchase - it already has a tenant and good cash flow; the realtor is not investor friendly and is demanding a $1000 good faith deposit, which I do not have - I'm working on getting a private lender.