So, hopefully, your cards are spread out amongst Discover, Chase, Wells Fargo, BOA, Cap 1 etc...The pro's of using credit cards are all you imagine Easy AccessUsually deposits within 10 days of requestLow cost (mine are 2-3%) for 15 or 18 monthsThe 2-3% fee is rolled into the balance, so I don't really even pay that up front.The cons I've found to be as follows:After about 40 days of cashing checks, my credit score drops about 50-75 points and it takes 4-6 months for it to rebuild after the balances are paid.

What do you charge for extra deposit and pet rent?

Many investors will simply judge offers, be afraid to send in deposits or shy away from the contract writing process because they feel like the seller will not accept their offer.

I’m asking because I’m looking to purchase a multi family property but if that is considered “commercial”, then the deposit would be 10% as opposed to the standard 20%.

Upon execution of the lease (after option expires on their home), they provide deposit, half of which will be nonrefundable if they have to cancel the lease before moving in.2.  

My plan is to get all of the documents that I need together before I actually start matching houses with buyers and sellers so that it would not be a huge roadblock when I'm really to try to close a deal.  

Those do not require the deposit and you usually get a response either through email or call on those properties.   

You need a deposit and a lease agreement signed to be able to use that additional 750K.  

In person, arrive early; preview again before the auction begins.Look and listen for clues as to seller motivation or needed work.Observe other potential bidders (your competition) don’t tell on yourself.Be ready with certified funds or cash for the deposit if you are successful bidder.

Take pictures of the condition of the rental; typically 50 to 100 pictures to later download on my home computer as evidence for justifying not returning the security deposit/suing the tenant.2.