Security deposit !

I know that depends on the deal and its particular numbers, but I like that you are helping the seller make more money and you have a guaranteed profit with security.

This even makes file keeping even easier because I don't have to have files locked and highly encrypted/secure because they have social security numbers on them.The problem: I never get the social security number once they become a tenant.

Facts:- We have not agreed to anything yet- This tenant has been top quality- The property is a SFR- She has offered to co-sign a 5 month lease (the remainder of hers) for her dad who is recently divorced and living on social security ... for a reduced rent

It would be best to consult with a real estate attorney just to make sure.With regard to the pet deposit, my opinion is that it would be above and beyond the security deposit - but again you should double check with a real estate attorney just to make sure.

They want to cut Pell Grants out, get rid of college loans and by doing so limit who goes to college.

If I liked them I would have asked for an extra months security deposit or maybe 2 months and rented to them.

That generally costs us about $10-12 per square foot, or about $15-18K for a typical house we do.On top of that, we'll often paint the exteriors (after doing any necessary siding repairs), replace exterior doors, replace bad windows, reroof if necessary, replace hvac if necessary, ensure any decks are safe/secure/usuable, etc.

If you have a good credit history, securing a mortgage can be easy.

@Angela BrigidoFor Florida leases, from what I know, you have include a specific clause about radon gas and lead paint, the state rules about entry to the property, and the security deposit statute.