We got all our rent and the security deposit 4 months later and she moved out.

I am currently a full time nurse but want to get involved in investing so that I can have a more secure future for myself and my future family.

For put/call options, do you mean exchange-listed options on exchange-listed real estate securities (REITs)?

If you are concerned about a cracked cooktop, you can always require a security deposit. 

He has an interesting strategy for finding long term tenants, which is to charge an unusually large security deposit, but have the monthly rent lower than the average for the area.

Hi everyone, We accepted an application with higher security deposit because of their credit score.

I am not comfortable offering a price based off of what potential rent is, knowing what rent is current.The big problem I have is that the three lowest rents are social security assisted living that have been there for 5+ years.

From there, I would filter down to the most motivated people who would take a very low price, perform a title search to check for liens and title issues, get a contractor to give a more accurate estimate for repairs and use that to refine my calculations, get the contract and necessary forms signed to secure the property and then finally market it to my buyers. 

I am currently looking to secure my first home for a fix and flip.

Maybe I'll write a blog post i fI get around to it.