There is useful information about Wisconsin security deposits refunds from page 8:https://datcp.wi.gov/Documents/LT-LandlordTenantGuide497.pdfI am not familiar with Wisconsin law by heart, am not a lawyer in any state, and the following is my general advice to anyone in your situation:1.

Negotiating is not for the faint of heart and I would not suggest rookies to do it too aggressively from the beginning, so it is wise that you are not doing it until you are more comfortable.Also, every sellers motivation is different.

I was a single mom at the time, and it broke my heart. 

There are professional tenants out there that know how to play the long game and cost you a lot of time and heart ache.  

Price $500k has Commercial front and other opportunities.I see this property having the potential for loft living.Near the heart of downtown and gov building/offices.25 mile to Walmart and other shopping centers.local transportationMarc Train to DCThe list goes on.....HOW do I get this deal?

It is not for the faint of heart AND pocket.

You can learn how to perform open heart surgery on there (Although I wouldn't recommend it:-)If you're not into that, do what J Scott said.

You just don't know how this is going to help me and my family...I'm going to take every word to heart and apply it...again thank you!!!

FYI, i have a 4 BR newly rehabbed row (near Sacred Heart Hospital) coming to market in about 2/3 weeks.

wow i would buy that house in a heart beat!!