Leave without a blemish on his credit and receive his security deposit by ensuring I don't have to do a "trash out" If September's rent isn't paid, I'll have to pursue eviction and I won't be assured he'll be out in Oct. 

-Which deposits are returned and which do I keep?

Monday 9/13 was the last day of the inspection period so yesterday 9/14 is when I was supposed to pay the earnest deposit.

Dedicated deposit account (law in my state, most states)2.

I have changed the deadbolts to QwikLock SmartKey with the option to enter a numerical code, use an online platform for all leases, tenant credit checks, maintenance requests, rent and deposit payment, etc., will set up a virtual open house time frame to have tenants FaceTime/Zoom with me to do the walkthrough.

I also had a question about the deposits.

That is all I want my software to do.So, I develop all my own software for all my businesses and I do not use one canned piece of crap.For those who don't know how to develop software applications all you need is Excel with a few columns e.g. one column for:Payee and deposits DateCheck #Reason (Category)DebitCreditBalanceand that is all you need.

@Pat Leri Depending on your state's laws, you usually have 3 business days to deposit the earnest money.

There are currently some holes in the drywall that will need to be fixed, so should I charge the tenant for that damage and withhold it from their deposit when they move out? 

He explains later that he likes listening to ideas that don't match his own.