Locations are not important as long as they on board remotely/online and have a strong "online friendly" presence that can satisfy most general banking needs (attractive ach fees, online check deposit, ect). 

I was intending on making an offer on a 4plex with a sale price of 175,000The company that is selling the property is RealPro in Fort Lauderdale.They are asking for a 10% deposit with offer - is that a normal amount?

I told her that the lease will be month to month and the first month rent and security deposit is required at the start of the lease. 

And there was nothing about it being free but when a lit match burns near dry brush, the entire forest will go up in flames.

When I mail, as an investor myself and an agent, I know I can pay cash, I can wholesale, I can list, I can pocket list, I can send to an iBuyer, I can deal match, I can wholetail so my language is just to start a conversation to see how I can help get them to the next step that will lead to a deal or some other way I can assist.

I have never lost a earnest money deposit  though have had to fight for a couple.Just make sure that there is a contingency for the inspection of the  property in writing in the offer and be sure it allows you a few days after the inspection to either request repairs or back out completely.

She has moved out now and we decided to not deduct any money from her deposit for the cleaning because we don’t know the condition it was in when she first moved in, although she did sign our cleaning agreement.

Property was a perfect match to accommodate 2 units as it had 2 separate entrances, 2 driveways and 2 AC unitsIn an up & coming LA neighborhood How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Such services should include: - Creating enticing market listings and ads promoting the property at its best for high demand - Rental market expertise to provide recommended rent amounts for your property's market without recommending an inflated rent amount scaring away potential tenants or recommending a deflated rent amount causing less of a return monthly- Physically showing the home to potential tenants- Collecting/depositing monthly rents and bill paying- Vetting/screening applying tenants or managing non-paying/troublemaking tenants- Resolving maintenance repairs by hiring professionals to care for your investment - Turning your investment property move-outs quickly for new tenant placementLook for all of the above listed services and more when researching property management companies to receive the most return on investment!

I would say shop around most compete with each other and offer to beat or match any rate.