It also allows you to search 400 property and property owner consumer fields, in addition to being a driving for dollars tool.

There waiving regulations that would have impeded it, and are trying to get additional funding to cover anyone who had any lack of coverage. 

In addition, you'll have depreciation recapture at rates up to 25%.

Still, this is a poor time in the rental season and 1 months rent can be expected as a cost of vacancy (in addition to the cost to clean and touch up - $900) .Finally and I hope this is is the last one lol - Another tenant is moving out Jan 31st and this unit also requires a full cosmetic rehab.

When its included in a lease for real estate then the laws pertaining to residential rental security deposits in your state apply but when its separate you should have more leeway to get some additional deposit to protect you.

So I saved an additional $2500 in taxes after the fact.

In addition to conventional loans and FHA loans, if either you or your wife are veterans, the VA also has a rehab program.I'd be happy to discuss my rehab experience both as an investor and as a mortgage broker, and at least help you think through your options. 

Thanks for spotting that additional "real property" question. 

(G) Acceptable forms of payment of Rent (including Additional Rent) are ___ personal check, ___ cashier’s check, ___ bank check, ___ money order, and ___ the following online/ACH payment methods ____________________.

IMO this is much too little additional return to put your personal residence at risk.