Each jurisdiction is different, but typically include a substantial deposit due same day up to full price deposited that day. 

Frankly, the property manager should make a move smooth by sending all the files and transferring all the deposits in 1 statement.  

All deposits and rents are collected through RentRedi. 

Here's a good folder setup.Bank StatementsCredit Card StatementsProperty Management StatementsMortgage StatementsSTR Platform StatementsInvoicesReceiptsClosing Documents (Purchase/Refi/Sale)LeasesCheck & Deposit ImagesVendor ContractsW-9’s & 1099’s

Set up a Joint account with the seller so you can make deposits to continue the automatic payments to the lender until you refinance the property.Thanks,Dustin

Making additional payments or taking a shorter term are just depositing more into that savings account (it's not like the property appreciates more by paying down the loan). 

However, I have offered two thingsA)  Higher deposit -  this way the owner's fears are alleviated somewhatB)  Property management - offer the owner that you will essentially property manage the property for them.     

I lost another $1000 in inspection fees but should get back $2000 earnest money deposit.

It does sound to me that a lot of that work should have come out of the tenants security deposit 

The reason for this email is that we need to schedule a call with a representative about our direct deposits to our bank account, we keep having the same problem every month.