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 ...

Hello BP community,

Any advice regarding amount to ask for pet deposit?

SFH, $1350/mo, tenant will have 2 cats, we will keep one month's rent as security.

let's assume credit/background/refs are good.

Appreciate...

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