Because the banks/lenders will ask for (2-3) months of bank statements and if they see a large deposit they will require it to be "sourced" which will then lead back to the HELOC. 

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

As my main/current bank is a military bank/credit union and I don't like that I cant see all pending transactions and deposits until a certain time (which is a little annoying, I prefer to see it at anytime of the day).

I recently attended a probate sale and it required 10% offer price of deposit to be elligible to attend the bid.

Specifically, I would appreciate any links, videos, or other resources that outline my obligations.Do I need to mail the tenant a detailed statement showing any deductions from their security deposit and the remaining balance, if applicable?

I ask for a statement for all the invoices when they do a draw or deposit on my account, I get it.

Through a lot of documentation, I also called out the title company for never providing me a earnest money receipted check or wire transfer - I simply got a letterhead saying the money had been deposited.

I like buying single wides for about $4 or $5k with only a $100 deposit to hold the home until the folks move out and I do a final inspection.

I would need to collect a deposit, but how much would be enough but not too much?

But i really really like identifying yourself as " Cash buyer with ACCESS to funds allowing me to close in 30 days" and if i don't close ,well at least you get some money from the deposit.