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2 March 2017 | 1 reply
Once you find the deal, get it under contract and find an end buyer...1)Is it best practice to have them put a Non Refundable Earnest Deposit?
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2 March 2017 | 4 replies
I could tell that she was trying hard to make it on her own, and was a hard worker.The duplex has gas heat, and the local gas company requires a $250.00 deposit to turn on the gas.
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2 March 2017 | 5 replies
They already will not be getting a security deposit back as they started some of the cedar siding on fire with their ash tray that they so wisely placed up against the house.
2 March 2017 | 4 replies
3) Is there a formula for calculating the earnest money deposit for an investor-buyer?
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14 March 2017 | 5 replies
Does anyone have their tenants pay rent using a pre filled out deposit slip at the the bank?
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2 March 2017 | 2 replies
@Raj G. these are all legitimate characters he's against a security deposit.
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19 January 2017 | 9 replies
Now, I will hold a deposit for 1-2 weeks, and I will prorate the rent.
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20 January 2017 | 10 replies
They receive a receipt as proof of payment and you receive a deposit in your account the next day.
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19 January 2017 | 22 replies
Your may be in a tight spot if the security deposit is not enough to offset the loss and damages.
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14 February 2017 | 138 replies
Because unless you've got a large deposit, willing to waive inspection, and willing to pay at/above asking you won't get the house you want right now.