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.

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 

Quick Facts- Judicial Foreclosure Available: Yes- Non-Judicial Foreclosure Available: Yes- Primary Security Instruments: Deed of Trust, Mortgage- Timeline: Typically 120 days- Right of Redemption: Yes- Deficiency Judgments Allowed: Yes

Goals:Make supplemental income to help pay for daycare.Use income from investments to build a secure foundation for my families future. 

Only un-secured loans are allowed and require a larger down payment, typically.  

In that case, I think all you need to show the bank is that you have a fully executed 1-2 (or more) years lease agreement locked in with a tenant, who has given you a non-refundable security deposit (1-2 month worth).