All of them, without exception funded their deposits with their own money (usually 25% deposits and they borrow the rest from banks).

I have gotten and had clients get good deals at these auctions, but they had the cash and we did the advance research on the docket to know which properties we were targeting - the ones with the lowest upset value.many states you need the opening bid in cashiers check plus any bid up amounts..  10% deposits are dream in states that SOP..  

Frustrating that Erentpayment is not liable for the entire amount or that insurance doesn't cover it.At this point I guess we are all SOL and we deposit and move on? 

Cancelled the second cluster of showings once the deposit was in and lease signed via email.

be uber careful of scammers telling you they will do this for you only to steal your up front deposit money they say they need... 

I am wondering could I get a no deposit down loan on my first investment.

Just like a deposit.

These include rent control, security deposit regulations, lease violations, late fees, eviction processes, barriers to entry (permits, licensing, etc.), and so on.What are your thoughts?

We charge a much higher rate, a larger deposit, and a mandatory cleaning fee. 

There's no need to have cash sitting in an account.The only reason to have it in an account would be to avoid "sourcing" the deposit during a loan approval.Otherwise, the numbers should drive the deal.