If nothing else, maybe this will bring some balance to this thread, and no I do not work for Jerry nor have I invested in the program. 

Ensuring a solid lease agreement and security deposit will help mitigate this.

Follow the step for the deposit-even if it is to send a registered letter to their last known address stating that the deposit was used for outstanding rent and whatever damages or cleaning was needed (itemize it). 

We win as seller is a no show in court10.

This includes preparing the property for renters, pricing it right, marketing, application screening, collecting rent, dealing with unpaid rent and other lease violations, security deposit disposition, inspections, and so much more.

At least you have the option of saying yes or no before it is sold. 

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

If you tell the IRS it is an expense, it is no longer income.W2 income does not use a 2 year average for your base pay! 

And all the folks that could never get a deal to close and lost their deposit to them and EM etc etc..

When I started there were no disclosures.