I understand their position if the note is secured to property but if its not.....? 

Luckily, we've got some guests who have already secured September-November for us because of the local attractions/events. 

The good faith deposit may be refundable if they are not able to secure you with the terms they represent but a good faith deposit like anything else is negotiable, possibly less a nominal processing fee.

The team wouldn't succeed if it didn't have the right team players in place responsible and executing on their roles.

My question is this: Should I secure a property management company to cover the land lording duties on my first couple of deals. 

One thing I'd recommend to ya is to get around the MAJOR PLAYERS. 

If she backs out before the predetermined date do I make her responsible for rent fee, or just keep her security deposit?

Showing him the numbers of course is the best way to secure this deal.

I believe this takes 3-5 days unless the sender opts for Instant Transfer and pays a fee.I think Zelle is the least expensive, fastest and most secure method of all these online methods.

Per Fannie:If the mortgage loan being delivered to Fannie Mae is secured by the borrower’s principal residence, there are no limitations on the number of other properties that the borrower will have financed.