Some management companies require the maximum security deposit in the case of foreigners with no SSN, which in California is 2x the deposit.

Here is some info to get you started:http://flamm.com/illinois-property-tax-lawyers/il-...http://flamm.com/illinois-property-tax-lawyers/rea...http://www.cookcountytreasurer.com/annualtaxsale.a...Don't forget to register and deposit your collateral by the deadline.

Here is some info to get you started:http://flamm.com/illinois-property-tax-lawyers/il-...http://flamm.com/illinois-property-tax-lawyers/rea...http://www.cookcountytreasurer.com/annualtaxsale.a...Don't forget to register and deposit your collateral by the deadline.

I'm considering a rental agreement that states the move-out date in the contract (with option to extend under certain terms), and has them pay the full 2-3 months' rent up front, with a half-month security deposit also due prior to taking residence.

Check with your local probate court, and match the names of the decedent to the property appraisers office to see if they own real estate.  

I have been investing in traditional and Roth IRAs (and 401k when available with a company match) since I was around 18 years old but have started looking into real estate investing.

Would probably be your best interest to contact a few brokerages and set up a few meetings to talk things over with them and see if your goals would match up with their goals because you need a brokerage to hold your license if you want your license to be active.Some companies do not care what you do, once you make a sale they get paid and usually do not have to put any time or money into the agents before that happens.

The next thing you need to do is take that eviction and use it as the basis to obtain a judgment against the tenant for the unpaid rent and any property damage their deposit didn't cover when they moved out.Once you have a judgment you're in a better position because they collect interest and, unlike most other debt, are renewable.

But anyway, should I charge them some small amount, maybe $200, our of the security deposit even though I was going to be replacing the carpet anyway after they moved out?

The stone wall inside will match the stone walls outside.The floor in the lower family room was uneven and cracked from previous shifting.