I said large dogs do damage and landlords in my province can't collect damage deposits or easily recover the costs of damage.

Sure, they could, but without a strong relationship or a deposit in hand it may not be the best business practice.

I won't hold a unit for more than 1/2 month once I get a deposit to hold it.

Hi,A few facts:- Triplex under contract- 100% occupancy- FHA loan secured- 100% tenants on month to month leases- Due Diligence stage is almost complete.The questions:- The tenants are long term and I think that any hope of getting a security deposit from them is low.

My tenants fixed several mounts in the walls and when they removed them it has ~12 holes for the screws.Even though the paint is >3 years old, I can take $$$ from their deposit correct?

If the contract is accepted how do I put down an earnest money deposit without using my own funds?

If you list the property, the tenant can still buy it, but you can treat them just like any other buyer - i.e. write me a contract and provide pre-approval letter and good faith deposit etc.

They might do the deal for you even if the properties are in another area or state because of deposits and accounts you have with them.

Wiliampaid.com is free for you and the tenant with direct deposit.

If you put a sign/label on your mailbox that specifies the residents who receive mail there, the postal delivery person is not supposed to deposit any other mail there.