If they do not have sufficient funds in the checking account, then you would be requiring them to write bad checks since they would be dishonored as NSF - so don't do that.

This should be sufficient incentive for the buyer to follow thru and close.  

Because of the higher risk, we would also require an additional security deposit sufficient enough to cover our costs in case we needed to evict.

I am inclined to believe the margin to afford too much of this is still not present sufficiently in the market place but I also think the trend is coming.

And nobody has sufficient resources to find every motivated seller.

I spoke with a lender last month that is very relaxed lending to foreclosed clients with low credit score as long as they could prove sufficient and consistent income from there employer.

Is this not sufficient?

In addition to the advise provided...Assuming that your lease allows you to enter the premises with sufficient notice show up for the inspection.

I know it's not as good as tile, but is it sufficient?

Do you think I need to go to the extent of building some kind of hand rail around the perimeter of this backyard deck to prevent a slip and fall injury, or would just making sure all the planks and nails are secure be sufficient?