Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Offer it to the first approved applicant and give them 24 hours to pay the deposit and lock it in.

Correctly qualifying tenants upfront with income verification, background check and credit check, along with setting detailed expectations and structuring your lease with a minimum of first month rent, last month rent, and security deposit are a few things that will align your interests.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Larger security deposit, 3.

I was more wondering if I do take all the steps you mentioned if this is considered standard "wear and tear" or the cost for these additional steps can be deducted out of the deposit.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

(Unlikely obviously) Regardless if you cant come to terms then you need to back out and get your deposit back. 

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.