.$1,1000(deposit)- $550(Brittany)- $200(August repairs)- $135(August late fees)------------------------ $215 remaining (less previous fees and repairs)PET FEESPet fees, as outlined in section 2 of the rental agreement, are NOT DEPOSITS and are not refunded to the tenant after the rental period.PRO-RATED RENT$1,100 - ($36.66/day) x 16 days = $586TOTAL AMOUNT DUE BUYER $586 (pro-rated rent)+ $215 (remaining deposit balance)-------------------------------- $801_____________________________________________________________I guess my questions are why are they claiming they should get to keep $550 because someone moved out?

For residential lending you'll see that these rules pretty much out line or lay the foundation for what is referred to as "prudent lending practices".Your comment as to seller financing brought me here. 

Also stress that this will only hurt the tenants because you will have to raise their rents a corresponding amount accompanied with a letter outlining who at city hall is responsible with he and his superiors direct line.

At that point, you could probably sign a JV (joint venture) agreement outlining who gets paid what.

Outline where you want to be in five years.

That could probably help people from the area give an informed opinion on the deal you outlined. 

I think you are outlining all of the expenses, which is a fantastic start! 

@Clarence Curtis You said you use "blueprints by experienced investors"  can you give a brief outline of what the "blueprints" are/look like or an easy primer or guide to evaluating properties?

Granted, some of the things I'm about to outline may not be very feasible for most:- Bring a giant chunk of capital to their institution whether it be in the form of a business checking account or CD. 

@Arjun KanThat should be clearly outlined in the sales agreement who gets the appliances and then that is fInalIzed on closing day