If this is impossible, try to retain the majority stake.

By doing all the “little” things that you may not have time for ­– responding to questions and problems rapidly, showing properties at applicants’ convenience, overseeing maintenance – they will make your properties run more efficiently and help you attract and retain good tenants.

If a property manager retains the custody of the tenant security deposit then they are required to establish and maintain a tenant security deposit account that is separate from the property owner's trust account.

Once the money was received, the entity would retain a 10% fee and disburse the funds to the appropriate bank accounts that the rental properties are held in? 

She has since retained a new position.However, she mentioned that she never fell behind on rent, and that she can get a recommendation letter from her landlord, who she mentioned is willing to talk to me.She is currently repairing her credit, and mentioned she could up the security deposit if requiredBased on all this, I want to say that we stick to our qualification criteria and decline the application, but I would be interested to hear from those here what your thoughts are on this situation.Thank you very much for your support :). 

Or the CPA or attorney who could help... but only says to hire a CPA or retain an attorney.

Looking for an attorney in Austin that specializes in real estate contracts (leases) to have on retainer.

I'd like to retain 2 of the three tenants as they've taken great care of the property but at current rents these properties won't cash flow.

Read up on some strategies here from a lawyer I met (but do not currently retain) at an AZREIA seminar:https://www.keytlaw.com/azllcl...

Is there some type of retainer agreement where she leaves a deposit and if after she gets back from vacation decides not to rent from us that we can keep the deposit?