If the tenants has an extra $200 available to give you she most likely 1) is hiding under the table income from SEC 8 or 2) hasn't an add'l income producer living with her who is not on the lease. 

I think its reasonable that anybody looking to rent is going to expect to pay a deposit or move in fee so collect the extra money. 

And I don't pay anything extra.

@James Kojo- This is one of the biggest challenges you will encounter in the business of buying apartments- getting good financials and the details you need to move forward.  

Check my profile for details on a couple.

here is the link to the listing, I don't know why I didn't think to include it in the first place. http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/4...It's also listed on trulia and zillow.

Feel free to message me details if you like.

Or should I wait and have my own agent arrange to see the property (it's also a friend so they're going to help be an extra set of eyes on the investment also).

Jake Hottenrott yes pm me for details.

If anyone is looking for an extra hand and you're in the Los Angeles area, I would be more than happy to help.