You can do things like request updated tenant information, new signed leases that kick in at close of escrow, rekey or get key copies, estoppel agreements (outlining the deposits held by the selling owner),  etc.  

Cost of Tenant rollover (after the security deposit is applied)Avg.

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All our properties currently yield over 6.5% gross return, with a borrowing rate at 6.5% and 20% deposits.

Any agents work at a brokerage that offers you access to instant buyers like eXp Express Offers, etc?

I deducted $250 from her deposit.  

You can deduct that from their security deposit, send to collections or sue them. 

@Alexander PhillipsAs long as it’s vacant the day of closing and your inspection - not sure you have a way out of thisIf you walk away you could lose your deposit

We embrace S8 applicants, but screen them just like any other applicant.Many have an entitlement mentality and try to leverage their S8 voucher by pretending to be helpless:1) A percentage won't apply because they expect a landlord to waive application fees for them.2) Many cry broke and expect a landlord NOT to charge them a security deposit.3) Many of those same S8 tenants trying to avoid paying a security deposit, won't make an effort to call the list of nonprofits we send them that will pay their security deposit if they apply.4) A lot of them try to avoid paying for utilities.

The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.