The deposit can only be used for:(a) Reimburse the landlord for actual damages to the rental unit or any ancillary facility that are the direct result of conduct not reasonably expected in the normal course of habitation of a dwelling.

They are acting as an agent without the laws, ethics requirements, education, and insurance that are vital IMO.

Classic books such as The Power of Habit, Think & Grow Rich, etc. 2.

My problem has always been procrastination and not maintaining good credit habits.

The only remedy would be hoping that the tenants move so that rent can be adjusted up to market rates.So, yes, it's vital to raise rents every year.

The home needs to meet certain habitability points prior to closing like no lead paint, everything in good working order like smoke detectors.

For C-class, I only update the necessities for habitation.

Once that duplex is habitable I cant rent the other half while I live in one. thanks for reading my post let me know what you guys think. 

there is no warranty of implied habitability in Arkansas. 

One of the best habits buy and hold investors can commit to is regularly seeking out new lenders.