If it is more than the security deposit, you need to decide if it is worth chasing them in small claims. 

Quote from @Chase Taylor   @Bryce Renicker I’m on my third house hack, all multi-family properties purchased w/ FHA loans.

Chase Thanks so much for that. 

@Chase FarleyInteresting.

I've had good experiences with both Wells Fargo and Chase and know there are a good amount of those branches near you in Katy - so maybe start looking there and see what works?

We employ a reliable provider with significant partnerships with Chase & other reputable institutions.

I'm starting in San Diego area at the advice of several other investors who recommended "first purchasing in the market you want to chase the least", meaning that assuming that prices will continue to rise in most markets, even with a correction, it will just be that much more expensive to wait to purchase in the more expensive markets than it would be elsewhere, so we should try to get that one locked in now and then we can move on to different markets. 

Problem is his asking price is just too high as I mentioned and I'm definitely not chasing it at current price.

If applicants know you require a credit/criminal screening and charge $XX for each person, that will chase away a lot of tire kickers.

Every single payment was late, and needed to be chased down.