I screen applications on a first-come, first-serve basis.  

That's a good time to raise rent.Also, you could ask the seller to raise rents before close.We take our application and revise the title to "Resident Update".  

I don't know if there's a true standard but every PM we have used has always called us to give us an update and confirm our approval for the applicant.

IRS Publication 590 is where you will find information regarding the ROTH IRA rollover to a qualified plan including a Roth solo 401k restriction. http://www.irs.gov/uac/About-Publication-590The main reason why a Roth IRA cannot be transferred to a Roth Solo 401k include the distribution rules applicable to Nonqualified distributions (that is, distributions made before age 59 1/2 and before the 5 year holding period has been satisfied).

@Lumi Ispas I don't understand because the RLTO in context reads:"the LANDLORD may deduct from such security deposit or interest due thereon for the following: (1) any unpaid rent which has not been validly withheld or deducted pursuant to state or federal law or local ordinance;".1) So the explicit wording seems to make deductions a Landlord right, rather than a Tenant right that is unlawfully waived by the subject lease provision.   2) Also, if a lease term requires that a security deposit be paid, then a tenant can just void that term by skipping the first months rent payment in favor of the deposit.3) Finally, Tenant application of security deposit to rent could furthermore invalidate any 5-day notices served prior to exhaustion of the security deposit.The article author appears to be an accomplished tenant law attorney.  

I explain to the applicants before they sign my lease that this is how I expect them to pay rent.

A lot of my applicants want to know If I accept pets, and the answer is always NO!

This post is for entertainment purposes only and not to be construed as legal advice applicable under NCGS 84-2.1 Seek legal help for your particular case.

When it comes to the potential for Zoning change, what comes first - Apply to subdivide even though the current Zoning likely forbids subdivision (ie. need to have deep pockets to grease the wheels), or waiting for the County to magically hand you new investor-friendly Zoning changes so that your Applications will be a "gimme"?

Nicer properties will attract more applicants.