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Albert Rubio Deposit amount?
30 August 2012 | 13 replies

Best way to determine a deposit for rental property? SOme say a months rent seems high for a $800 a month rent. Or a percentage of the rent. We plan on not allowing pets. Whats your opinion?

Jim Biggs security deposits
23 April 2014 | 7 replies

Curious? What % return 100% of security deposit? What do you think is the average $ amount applied to repairs? And, how does that fit into some of the new insurance products that are being marketed to landlords in ...

Matthew Sutton The deposit
22 September 2019 | 1 reply

How does the deposit work in wholesaling? Do you have to give one to the seller when you sign the agreement? I figure you definitely get one from the end buyer. How does that play into your profits? Where does that...

LuAnn Vigen security deposit
11 October 2016 | 6 replies

I found a tenant for my rental property, she qualifies, but might have trouble coming up with the first months rent and her security deposit all at once. She says if she gets her security deposit back from her current...

Anthony McNair Assignment deposit
13 June 2012 | 5 replies

Hey Gang,
How much deposit should I ask for when I am assisgning a contract to new investor buyer? I've heard some people ask for the whole thing up front but that doesn't sound right to me.

Lynn P. earnest deposit
13 August 2014 | 3 replies

To tie up homes do you need to give the earnest deposit before the home inspection?Thank you

Brea Holder Earnest deposit
18 August 2016 | 1 reply

When putting a property under contract, can I the wholesaler put however much I want to put down as the deposit? 

Nathan A. Johnson Security Deposits
10 July 2016 | 5 replies

When buying a rental property you inherit the old tenants that have a valid lease. What happens with that tenants Security Deposit? Does the old landlord transfer the money to you? If so, what would that process be li...

Mike Bell Deposit refunds
19 March 2016 | 4 replies

I have a tenant that lived at one of my apartments for 2 years. She was a single parent working a job and going to school. She struggled to pay her rent on time. She would get financial support for her schooling. She ...

Howard Maidens security deposits
10 April 2016 | 17 replies

Looking for advice on how more experienced landlords handle this situation. I just had tenants move out and left the unit filthy. No real damage, just very dirty. We spent four hours last night cleaning. To start thin...