I have a potential tenant looking to give me the security deposit several weeks b4 moving in. Basically a deposit to hold. Makes enough income and application looks good. Just curious if anyone has done this before? T...

I am considering providing the 25% downpayment for a deal that I will own 50-50 with a partner. Lets say that purchase cost is $100k. I will provide $25k and the bank will finance $75k. Can I record the title so that ...

Hi. My tenant is moving out and is 2 months behind in their rent payments. Can I take the security deposit and pet deposit and use them toward paying off her outstanding balance after making any deductions from the se...

So I just accepted someone for a unit in my duplex and are having them provide certified funds for the security deposit and 1st month rent. I will then use Cozy for their regular rent payments. I then got to thinking ...

Have in interesting scenario.  Put the property on the market for rental, did an open house, found some renters that we liked.  Took it off market.  They submitted their security deposit, but have not signed the renta...

I'm trying to get financing lined up before I find a deal. I want to do a seller financed deal that allows me to put less down, but I still have to come out of pocket the rest of the down payment and construction cost...

I purchased a property with a tenant at the end of 2016. At the time of closing the selling price was decreased by the total of the security deposit and last month payment. I didn't get money personally by paid less ...

Hi BiggerPockets,I recently got an off market deal, but I am unable to finalize it because the seller doesn’t know if Social Security is able to take the home for payment to the owner’s nursing home. They have spoken ...

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As a professional property manager, I'm coming across an interesting trend related to institutions providing financial assistance for tenants who have trouble paying their security deposit and I would love to hear fee...