In Oregon, I know you can charge a refundable pet deposit, but curious how this typically goes for Landlords that have done this in the past.What do you typically charge?

I was discussing on another thread.The typical question: who much are you (the sponsor) investing in this deal?  

There is typically very little that differentiates your STR property from other properties other than the fact you operate the building as an STR.

If you qualify for a Solo401k it has quite a few benefits over the SDIRA like the participant loan option and no UDFI on leveraged real estate for a couple examples. 

This proactive approach fosters open communication and promotes a sense of community within the property.Tenant Handbook or Welcome Packet:Property managers typically provide tenants with a comprehensive tenant handbook or welcome packet containing important information about the property, including emergency procedures and contact details.

I would suggest seeing if he can borrow from a friend, family, or even use CC cash back for example AS LONG as he makes sure that he's secure in his deal and not going to lose the $!! 

Typically our lending partners programs are as follows:Rates: 10% to 14% (Most Deals are 12%)Terms: 1 Day - 24 Months (Most Deals are 6 months)Fees: 2-5 points(%) of loan amount paid at closing (Most Deals are 3 points(%))Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000 (For loans less than $200,000 we charge $2,500 minimum)Max Loan: 65% of After Repair Value(ARV) 100% Rehab Financing Available (Require 20% of purchase price down payment or cross-collateral)Closing Timeframe: 48 Hours - 3 Weeks (Most Deals are 10 business days)We have private lending partners throughout the entire United States that cover the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.

For example, if it needs $75k worth of work and the ARV is $100k, then basically you would need to give it away for free to an investor. 

You can typically hold the tenant responsible until a replacement tenant is found not the end of the lease unless of course you have a termination clause which would apply.   

Typically, you'll form an LLC, obtain an EIN, deposit the funds you intend to use for the down payment into this account, and use these funds to make the purchase.