Depending on the situation, I may consider forgiving some past due rent, or paying security deposit in cash on the way out, in exchange for leaving the unit clean and damage free.

These cracks are purely cosmetic and don't waste any significant level of energy or pose any security risks. 

The part that was attractive to me about this loan is that you can still do an fha purchase down the road and secure another property with a loan downpayment.

Two year leases give security to the tenant, not the landlord as you are finding out.

Unless the tax savings is large and secure (cannot simply be challenged to lose them), I would want a new cost basis. 

As far as prepaid rent (first and last) and security deposit that's one third of a month's total rent.

I am a woman if my word, but this was offensive and  ridiculous because we hadn't  discussed details. so, at first I was thinking no way I sign this one paragraph agreement with so many holes, but my other option knew was to fight for another month or two (I had called local mediation and they had said it would be 3 weeks before they could meet with us.) this paragraph guaranteed they'd be out by the 20th, and would surrender their deposit...I signed it and they are moving right now. not sure if I did the right thing, but sometimes you gotta compromise some security, and take a chance like this, and I am so glad I did. lesson learned was always assume anyone can turn into a lunatic, so do your paperwork, and keep immaculant records.

I can rent the property and still get the same level of security as a traditional deposit.

Install a couple exterior lights and a fence if the security is that big a concern.

Has anyone secured a line of credit from a bank and used this line of credit as their reserves that are required for more mortgages when acquiring buy/hold rentals?