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5 March 2017 | 3 replies
I've heard that in Texas, the tenant security deposits have to be in a separate account.
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8 March 2017 | 9 replies
If you feel you're taking on significantly more risk, ask for a bigger security deposit.
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6 March 2017 | 18 replies
I just tell them I found another tenant and they already gave me a deposit, but can I call you back if something else opens up or this guy falls through.
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11 March 2017 | 6 replies
Imagine if I told you that same Roth IRA could be paid for by somebody else, depositing into your account every month, accruing both interest and appreciation.
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6 March 2017 | 6 replies
At the bank under the name of the Trust, you can open various deposit only checking accounts for each property or unit etc.
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8 March 2017 | 16 replies
For my own Buy and Hold strategy I have turned to something that is truly passive, and with instant diversification.
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5 October 2018 | 21 replies
then you need a deposit (here it's 5% of purchase price) deposited at the courthouse 1 day prior to bidding.
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6 March 2017 | 3 replies
tenants can pay them in cash, which is deposited into your account.
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11 March 2017 | 3 replies
Once signed take your contract and deposit check to the title co. and open an escrow.
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8 March 2017 | 4 replies
If you can find a great deal where you gain instant equity via buying below appraisal value, you are already ahead.