What you should know is that after Heavy Framing (Timber Framing) ended for most residential houses in the mid 1800s light framing was introduced as the availability to sawn dimensional (2x4) lumber was more readily available.

The requirement was introduced in a phased approach with some zip codes earlier than others (not entirely sure the policy consideration behind that approach), but now is required throughout the city.

Assembly Bill 2216, introduced Tuesday by Assemblymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, would prohibit landlords from having blanket policies against renting to pet owners.

Legals mate,Goes into company operating account and not title company.So in a way it isn't a "Deposit".Plus, would never hold onto it and would always refund as we aren't in the biz of "stealing" deposits per se.It's just a sign of good faith that an investor is willing to put their money where their mouth is and the verbiage also specifies this clearly.If they trust us and are going to purchase a turnkey property from us for $80,000 in cash for example, then there should be no hesitance in paying a $5,000 refundable deposit either.Who bulks at this, isn't serious and hasn't done enough research on our market, company and operation so it's a "no fit".Introduced this a while ago as a protection method to not waste time on calls, deal presentation, company resources, etc... only for someone to go MIA and steal all the inside knowledge they gained from us.

I'll first introduce myself a bit to help you guys better understand my situation.

I have spoken to a few realtors so far, but I wanted to introduce myself, and eventually be on the lookout for some property management companies, as well as contractors.I have a rental in the Chicago suburbs, and hope to grow in NC, as well as buying a house hack around Asheville.

(we're no longer in touch or else I'd introduce you) He'd get all the water, sewer, and electrical lined in, do all of the streets and frontage, then sell the project to a track builder to handle the rest.

I have some great connections here in the RVA market that I can introduce you to that will be helpful in your investing journey.

Just want to introduce myself to the community. 

I got introduced to BiggerPockets very recently from the book I am reading right now -"Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Turner.