Now, they owe me a lot more than the security deposit (rent, bills, damages...)I saw there was a new House BIll that came through last year (2023), and added a new subsection to RCW 59.18.280 which does mention RCW 59.18.260 about the checklist requirement for the security deposit:(4) The requirements with respect to checklists and documentation that are set forth in RCW59.18.260 and this section do not apply to situations in which part or all of a security deposit is withheld by the landlord for reasons unrelated to damages to the premises, fixtures, equipment, appliances, and furnishings, such as for rent or other charges owing.This is the new "exception" (per the title of the RCW59.18.280).

If there's a hole, it may be a red flag.b) sensitivity analysis: I examine all the assumptions, and make sure I can live with the worst case scenarios.c) "Stall and see": if they are getting money over multiple years, and there is no penalty for investing later, I would usually wait so I get some real performance data, versus having to look at theoretical pro forma information.d) Recession stress test: I will not invest in anything, until I subject it to recession level stress and see if I can live with the result.

That doesn't sound like a good idea.I also agree with what was mentioned before about STRs.

Waiting can only hurt you.

Or as mentioned ask your realtor, I believe they could find it in seconds.

There is commercial, there are rentals and investments and as @Hamp Lee III mentioned, you can focus solely on listings and not buyers. 

I would wait till after you have your first deal before helping your mother move into real estate.  

Right that is the only real mention of KY in the article.

i'm sure there would be a line around the block of investors wanting to buy the portfolio in one transaction with seller financing, so long as the terms are right. i'd look into it myself. but something to note: the copy and paste in a previous comment mentions 'to an owner-occupant.' does this mean those rules wouldn't apply if you're selling creatively to investors who will not occupy the homes?

Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Erin MaloneThis will be a great example moving forward with agents and the good buyers agents working on behalf of the buyersThanks Chris we are waiting for our agent to call us back.