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Robert Lee Can I invest security deposits in California?
19 June 2017 | 4 replies

Hey there guys,Hate seeing good money sitting and doing nothing, granted that is the purpose of a 'deposit'.  Are we allowed to invest tenants security deposits? We have enough liquid cash personally to cover any loss...

Derik Hammer How much security deposit?
1 May 2024 | 8 replies

What factors do you consider when deciding between requiring a new tenant provide "First | Last | 1 month Security" vs. "First | 1 month Security"?

Nathan Gesner Tenant can't be found to return Security Deposit
15 July 2010 | 12 replies

Wyoming law states I must return the deposit within 30 days, or 15 days after receiving a forwarding address. If there are deductions due to cleaning or repairs, I have 60 days to return the remainders of the deposit...

Ken Chud Tenant Quality Deterioration
25 September 2024 | 4 replies

Hey folks. I specialize in renting to Section 8 (BRHP) in nicer areas of Baltimore County and noticing significantly deteriorated tenant quality. Especially since Covid. There is barely a voucher holder applicant with...

Sharlene Ko Room by room security deposit.
15 September 2023 | 17 replies

Hi! Just starting with house hacking and bought a 3/3 SFH. I'm looking into doing room by room rentals with me living in one of the rooms. My question is where do you guys place their security deposit? Is it a separat...

Michael Chong CA increasing security deposit from $0
14 March 2018 | 16 replies

Hello All!New to investment properties, recently bought a 8-unit multifamily. There are two tenants with $0 Security Deposit and I have questions on how to collect the full amount equal to the rent. The tenant was a p...

Belinda Stoner Deposit back to tenant who’s leaving early?
28 July 2024 | 6 replies

I have a tenant who signed a year lease. He’s breaking the lease after only 4 months after getting transferred. Louisiana law states that any tenant who breaks a lease and leaves early (except under some circumstances...

Guillermo Lara gonzalez When buying a fully occupied property who pays back deposit?
11 October 2019 | 8 replies

Sorry if this is a newbie question but I’m looking into buying my first property soon and I was looking at some multi family properties and a thought hit me. When the property is fully rented and I buy it and a tenant...

John Carr New house hacking, need lease advice for FL
22 May 2024 | 7 replies

Hey all,Just got my first house hack in Orlando. I downloaded the FL lease agreements from BP but I am still a little confused and could use some help.I see a Residential lease agreement Florida containing fee in lieu...

Diane Stinebaugh pet rent or pet deposit in Arkansas?
30 May 2019 | 20 replies

hey everybody,I have had the same tenet for one year with a new lease coming up May 1st. He is thinking about getting a puppy for his family.  Which is better a one time pet deposit or add on to the monthly rent for a...