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D.J. Paris III When Inheriting Tenants- Need a new lease?
3 June 2014 | 2 replies

We purchased a building in Jan with a bad tenant in Chicago, IL.
The previous landlord had a simple 2 page lease without information about security deposit, etc..

Now that tenant is suing us for not disclos...

Jack D Falkner Determining Earnest Deposits
12 December 2018 | 1 reply

I am a real estate investor in the San Diego area. I am just getting started on wholesaling properties and am currently finding off market deals. I will soon have to give an earnest deposit soon and was wondering how ...

Morgan Ward Maryland Security Deposit, What is the best account? Can I avoid being taxed?
17 May 2023 | 4 replies

So I'll link the law below for anyone who isn't in MD but pretty much you're required to keep security deposits in an interest accruing account at 1.5%, then interest is returned with the initial deposit to the tenant...

Daniel Lujan Security Deposit.....How much???
20 September 2008 | 11 replies

Hey All,

I was wondering about how much deposit to ask for?

Also, what is security deposit in " Certified Funds"???? What does certified funds mean?

Daniel

Robert Aydelott Deposit Amount On Rental
13 March 2019 | 4 replies

Hello All!I finally have gotten an offer accepted on a property to house hack. I plan on living in the MIS with a separate entrance in the basement. The upstairs is 3 bed 2 bath with almost 1500 sq in a nice neighborh...

Penny Pattison Sublease deposit questions
30 May 2009 | 0 replies

I live in Oakland, CA. I moved into a house four months ago and after some negotiations with the roommate taking care of all the business, we orally agreed that I would be on a week to week rental agreement, even thou...

Matthew Olszak Security Deposit "Short-Term Loans"
14 December 2018 | 1 reply

Let me preface this by stating that I usually require the deposit (non-refundable) upon lease signing and 1st months rent prior to move-in. Not really looking to get into that discussion.An idea popped into my head th...

Jacob Ohl New Duplex Owner First investment
1 April 2017 | 4 replies

Hello! I recently bought a duplex in the Suburbs of Philadelphia as my cherry popper.  I live in the downstairs unit and rent the upstairs unit.  I have a few questions surrounding basic bookkeeping.I did an FHA Mortg...

Horace Ward When to collect the security deposit and 1st months rent
4 April 2016 | 10 replies

Hi, I'm new to this forum and also new to real estate. I'm renting my home to 3 young professionals in Washington, DC. They each signed the lease dated for April 15th with a Saturday, April 16th move in date. When sho...

Jaleen Anderson CONTRACTS!!!!!
2 November 2014 | 8 replies

Just now getting my feet wet in the wholesaling business and I have an opportunity to my 1st house under contract... only thing is i have no idea as to where i go to get the 3 Contracts required to get started someone...