I know in most instances the landlord would keep the security deposit, but I have people telling me that they are contractually obligated to pay for the whole year.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

They have new builds that opened up and taking earnest money deposits.

My security deposit is pretty high.

I am doing this to bring the title up to the living mans name to match the land patent An LLC or any BUSINESS/REAL ESTATE/COMMERCIAL PROPERTY pay property taxes as a TAXPAYER   We are non tax payers so it’s not about the shelter or taxes     

We've given over 1,000 tenants our bank account number for direct deposits, so what are you worried about?

Look at the comps or similar size rental properties and at least match it. 

I have a new tenant that signed a lease and paid a security deposit. 

No pet deposit but a clause to acknowledge any new damage caused by pet would be paid for by Tenant, like any other leasee, must clean up common areas of pet fur and usual pet clauses. 

Have you had any issues with chipping or cracking and having to replace/match later?