When its included in a lease for real estate then the laws pertaining to residential rental security deposits in your state apply but when its separate you should have more leeway to get some additional deposit to protect you.

So I saved an additional $2500 in taxes after the fact.

Thanks for spotting that additional "real property" question. 

In addition to conventional loans and FHA loans, if either you or your wife are veterans, the VA also has a rehab program.I'd be happy to discuss my rehab experience both as an investor and as a mortgage broker, and at least help you think through your options. 

(G) Acceptable forms of payment of Rent (including Additional Rent) are ___ personal check, ___ cashier’s check, ___ bank check, ___ money order, and ___ the following online/ACH payment methods ____________________.

They offer a $10K repair fund to fix damages in addition to SD plus warranty for appliance repair etc.I have no say in whom they choose to move in, whether there are animals, limit on # of occupants etc. they reserve right to inspect property so i have no idea if they can tell me to remodel, paint etc.does this make sense i have a vacancy coming up in October (bad rental timing).

I’m involved in a private LLC that owns land in which we are asked to provide additional $ for property taxes every year.  

*Older systems contained insulation with additives that may oxidize copper wire. 

Would be great to reconfigure the lot lines on the two additional parcels so they'd both meet the minimum to build.

Did you find any additional help or learning concerning over-the-counter tax line investing for Texas?