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?

How much should I charge for the security deposit on a single family home rental?

How much do people typically charge for a security deposit? Is 2 months reasonable? I live in Indiana. I used to typically do 1 month but I've had tenants try and not pay the last month so i want to cover my grounds i...

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...

For MF 5+ unit, and more specifically 20-100 units, what % are you offering/providing for earnest money deposit? How long for due diligence before EM is non-refundable? I realize this may vary depending on the area an...

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...

Hi everyone, I am about to list my very first investment property for rent. I'm curious as to the proper amount to charge for a security deposit. I was thinking 1 months rent, which is $850. Is that too much? Also, an...

single-family deposit one month or two months?

I'm working on my first wholesale deal and the title company wants $500 to open escrow. In the purchase agreement my earnest money is $25. I haven't done any business with them obviously as this is my first deal bu...

I'm getting ready to rent my first unit in the duplex I just bought. I can't decide what to charge for the security deposit and whether or not to ask for the last month's rent up front. I don't want to scare people aw...