The landlord is asking for $2,800 as a security deposit.  

False promise land of cash flow.My post is at the bottom of the first page, but many posts there are quite informative, enjoy!

I usually do suggest finding a deal first as it increases the chances of landing a mentor, but I'd also say that finding a deal is the 1st step even without one.

Find motivated FSBOs and Landlords and ask them if they'd consider renting the home to someone with the opportunity (option) to purchase it at a later date.

I just have no clue how to break the ice to land my first deal.

If possible, I will also be renting out the extra bedroom (if there is one) in the unit I will be occupying.My questions: To learn the ways of land lording, does anyone suggest doing a du-, tri-, or quad-plex over the other?

Of the little marketing I've done so far just about all the responses I've received have been from absentee landlords of properties with tenants who will either finance no more than 70-80% if at all and won't take as little as my cash offer.But what else can I do with these sellers?

A lot of landlords and experienced investors attend and you can present the numbers in your deal (keeping the address private) to get feedback.

Landlord only pays for trash, which is about $50/month, all other utilities are individually metered.

Hi All, for those landlords who pay for the utilities of their units, do you put in explicit "no nos" into the lease itself.