On occasion, I have also asked for last month's rent if a potential tenant looks good, but is moving in from out of state and has not secured a job yet.And, while I think first month's rent and security equal to first month's is pretty typical, I'm sure there are some areas where local customs can also demand last month's rent and/or a higher or lower security deposit.In my current city of NOLA, some of the big apartment complexes will run "move in" specials. 

Since I coach nationally I need to be abreast of what states are more difficult than others as far assigning paperworkDev Horn, Correct me if I'm wrong but in Texas you can assign a lease or purchase agreement or option agreement no problem without a licenseBut it's always helpful to be licensed says you can use a listing as a possible tool when talking to the seller and also get referrals from other licensed agents about problem properties, especially with low equity pretty housesReal Estate is local with local customs

I have complained to Appfolio customer support to no apparent avail.

I agree with most of the other posters but if it is the only bathroom available and your tenant is a long-term renter who has been in the property for years and will more-than-likely stay in the property for many more years, pay the extra.I'm a marketing major and we learn that it is cheaper to retain a customer than it is to find a new one.

I've got a couple hundred custom post-it notes that basically mimic the "I Buy Houses" slogans on your typical bandit signs along with my phone and website.

For many years I have encouraged everyone to lean how to do research at the county recorder by using their grantor/grantee system, as a way to become familiar and proficient with chain of title.Over the years I've come to make use of free customer services provided by my title company due to an ongoing business relationship. 

@Jonna Weber when doing an @mention, wait for the name to pop up, lower left, and then click on it, it will then show up in the post highlighted, if not, try again. 

Has anyone ever used Custom Mortgage for any deals?

Adobe Acrobat Professional allows for you to create custom stamps.

I've been working on putting together a custom list via driving for dollars, and plan to target those property owners with something a little different next time out. :)