3. is it OK to ask a tenant to bring a certified check, as her security deposit ?

If not, he can sell it to you and carry back a note secured by a 2nd deed of trust.

Nevada secured over $150 million to help qualified Nevada homeowners.The U.S.

Below, are a couple guides for your review. https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2007/11/26/demystifying-the-real-estate-rental-security-deposit/ (Security deposit laws)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)

I was trained in Internet and Network security and that is a classic example of a scam post.

I chose the secure path years ago concentrating on my career in the Oil & Gas business while raising my children with intentions on picking it up again later in my career.

And hope that someday I can build some residual income that will allow me to stop answering an alarm clock.  

If they don't bring me the security deposit IN FULL then I offer it to the next person in line or put it back on the market.

My property managers in NC explained that they do not charge security deposit for paint, ever, even after 1 year, so if there is damage to the wall, they will charge for the repair, including to repaint that portion, but not for any touch-up or repaint.  

Collect first and last months rent up front and one month security deposit