If you are not a great negotiator then making MLS offers may be a better strategy for you.Most successful investors use a variety of ways that leads for deals come to them.I would add vacant houses, burnt out landlords ( find them in rent court) or public auctions.

My opinion is he will not and he has forfeited the deposit in place of rent.Do nothing, if he calls let him know how much rent he owes you for not giving notice and tell him you will be taking him to small claims court if he wishes to fight the fight over the deposit.Personally I take the position when they do a midnight run is they forfeit all their rights but just wait and see if he calls :) . 

Where is where I would find it since I buy homes at the court house steps.Lastly, all the information above is public record as long as you know where to look. 

I started a wholesaling group and spend my Saturday mornings with them.I am looking for my next purchase at the court house steps, while I am working on a few more.

Both have not been court battle. 1st tenant I did get collection agency to find and collect my $10k back. 

However you can hold back money in the hope they will not fight your decision and take you to court.

Unfortunately, to get an invalid lien removed you have to go to court. 

The principal amount of this Note may be prepaid, in whole or in part, at any time without penalty.Should suit be commenced to collect this note or any portion thereof, such sum as the Court may deem reasonable shall be added hereto as attorney’s fees, the LENDER agrees to pay the costs of such additional sums as a court may adjudge reasonable as attorney's fees in any suit.

Could cause a issue if it went to court and this person did not take care of the  water issue that caused the mold.

Went to court, tenants showed up.