The security deposit should never be used for anything during the lease.

With this proses the investors I work with are also able to take advantage of some great incentives including solving for the biggest problem in the field, interest rates.The investors I work with also appreciate a turn key process on Single fam up to Quads and larger community development.  

I'll have to check and see if I need attorney or not, does anyone know if the building is in an LLC and I am a member, can do pro se in Dupage County?

Here’s what to keep in mind:Between LLCs: Use formal loans or inter-company agreements to transfer funds, ensuring documentation to avoid co-mingling issues that could affect liability protection.Personal to LLC: Deposit personal funds as a capital contribution or loan to the LLC.

@Alex ThomsenThe standard NC contract (2-T) has two different deposit options.

You have a $2,700 deposit with a pet.

For as much as attorney's charge, they should be able to answer this question.The deposit can be used for cleaning, repairs, and unpaid charges.

Then after they take their fees, and any repair costs for the month, I get direct deposits to my account of the remaining balance.

Tenants are divorsing and leaving the property and we are now ready to return the deposit. 

Another reason to send it by mail is in many cases you will be deducting damages from deposit.