And no matter how handicapped one is, they can find something for you to do from answering the phone to dusting to greeting to matching socks! 

Some may require only a new checking account and the amount you deposit doesn't need to always be a lot; depends on the CU. 

I requested a double deposit ( $3700) they paid it and are still there!

@Mateusz SokolAfter the Dodd-Frank Act, the banks (entities that take deposits) really have cut back on their lending.

I talked to her and convinced her that she could tell them to move out and that I’d give her a discount for the next month while she was looking for a roommate since if she breaks the lease I’d be using their security deposit for associated expenses and she’d be on the hook for the rent until I found a new tenant.

Could I offer to match the 5k?

Search Zillow, realtor.com, redfin, etc for SOLD homes that match your target areas and/or desired property criteria.

Personally, I like having a business account with an institution that has enough branches that I can easily utilize it from multiple locations and that my tenants can use for depositing rent. 

She deposits it directly into the bank.  

A furnished home allows for 3X security deposit compared to 2X for an unfurnished home.