When landlords did not have access to credit reports or criminal background checks like they do now, then charging a half-month's rent seemed fair as they could do what you could not.  

She has a background in book publishing and marketing.

I ask because I'm wondering how much - if anything I am missing for WI residents if I only check CCAP and don't run a 'background' check.  

Beautiful work especially for only 50k in rehab costs.

(It's a nice 2 story 3/2 with 3/4 acres in a beautiful area.)I've been looking at purchasing but anything in the neighborhoods that would work for me is way out of my price range and anything that would be a good deal is snatched up too fast by them danged house flippers (who I wish I was one of.)

You may or may not see a dime, but there will be a record of this nonsense for future background checks against these individuals.

Best of luck to you and feel free to get in touch when you find yourself in my beautiful state!!

I have friends in PR, it one the most beautiful places on earth IMO.  

I am sure this will lead to many interesting folks ... can I add that maybe you do  a little background on folks that you allow to do Podcasts.BP is such a strong site that some of the folks that have gotten on BP podcasts if the facts about those folks had came to light you may have chose not to put them on in the first place.. then BP investors end up kind of blindly investing with them because of irrational thought process that HEY they did a pod cast they must be golden.

Security deposit plus move-in fees cannot exceed the amount of the first full month’s rentNon-refundable move-in fees are limited to only tenant screening reports, criminal background checks, credit reports, and cleaning fees.Total non-refundable move-in fees are limited to 10% of the first full month’s rentPayment Plans Required –Landlords must allow an installment plan to pay a security deposit, a pet deposit, move-in fees, and last month’s rent.