They expected to put a buck in the slot machine and to hear the bells go off.

As a landlord, you collect deposits to offset some repairs and bifurcate a portion of the rent as reserve over time for larger capital repairs.  

She actually requested the 2 year term and paid double deposit.

We both have an understanding that i am willing to give him a deposit to lock in a property and with that I have the first option to purchase.

All out of state PMs do a Direct Deposit.  

No major damages, but all kinds of stuff, random people living there, that werent authorized, carpet, stains, and cleaning needed at the least.By the time the tenant moves out, they will owe me about 1300 in rent/late fees.I have a 1k security deposit, that I will be keeping.Considering it is always hard to recover money from tenants, especially degenerate ones, would it make sense, to offer to the tenant, if the place is cleaned, the keys and garage door opener is left, and all stuff is removed, and you are out by the 21st per the judges order(not by a sheriff the next day) that I will drop the damages hearing?

If you agree to make the deposit not contingent upon obtaining financing that might help ..

But there are about $1600 worth of deposits acknowledged on the estoppels.

This Contract Payment is NOT A SECURITY DEPOSIT. _____________ Lessee’s Initial."

Some banks will include it in your DTI prior to the 1yr mark w/ proof of lease agreement and deposits.