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Rental required a 2 month security deposit.

I returned her security deposit minus the rent for the remainder of the 30 day term. 

Meaing cost of labor will be higher.Possibility 2: There are less companies, but more people are moving into austin, so companies have more options to choose from given large talent pool, so they lower the salary because engineers will settle for less salary just to secure a job.

Tell him that the deposit can not be used for the last month's rent, it is a security deposit. 

My guess is that you would still need some type of license, either in mortgage lending or securities.  

Offer different unit, explain costs of moving out (new security deposit, hiring moving co, cleaning costs, new furniture) 90 days before end of their leaseSend marketing packages or gift packages to preferred employers surrounding property Reach out to old leads older than 90 days

Would adding security cameras add value?

If the tenant breaks it, the tenant's insurance pays for it at the time it happens (not from the security deposit).  

When people are short on cash , they usually secure a small local partner for liquidity and then private lenders for the bulk of the deal.