Cost of turnover can vary from each door, depending on the previous tenant, and most of the time the cost can be offset by the security deposit.

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

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).  

@John Merritt   Remember transferring property involves to things: transferring the deed which transfers ownership of the actual property and the security instrument (mortgage, security deed or deed of trust) which shows who is on the hook for the $$ borrowed. 

Or, they can demand a higher security.

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