My team and I are curious about building from the ground up you seem like you have some vital information and expertise on the topic

@alexander FeliceThanks for the information. 

Make sure to check out the very informative blogs. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs

I have rented to college students that swap tenants, and I informed them that the deposit is to be worked out between themselves, and I am NOT returning any deposit for a renewal.  

Thank you both for the information. 

See information below.Recommendations:Staff recommends approval.

We recently participated in a free workshop called the flipping formula but after doing some research discovered that we could find the same information and help on here and decided to go that route instead.

Since it appears your tenant cannot achieve this, they would not qualify for this aspect of the program.If you need further information on what your tenant wishes to do you can always contact your local Housing Authority and ask to speak with your tenants caseworker regarding the qualifications for this.Gail

All members should come expecting to contribute and be active in each monthly meeting, by sharing your expertise, sharing information about one of your investments, inside knowledge about a particular market, etc.To learn more: http://meetu.ps/c/2MHQQ/mjq8v/f I hope you join us!

A good contractor is a wealth of information and business / vendor connections that can save you a lot of money.