Terms of sale - $2000 deposit, 25% of bid due in 30 days and full balance due within 6 months with unpaid balance at 12% APR.

If they have a unique rent amount, I give them a choice of paying online via www.erentpayment.com, or depositing it directly into my business account at the bank.

Can I just oblige by her request and take their security deposit for that lost month (Septemeber)?

They suggested calling some of the brokers you see on there that have alot of listings and let them know what you're looking for and maybe they'll give you a call when something matches your criteria.

This is not a deposit but a fee for simply having the luxury of a pet at the home.  

Its equal to the security deposit.  

I think one of the biggest mistakes investors can make is not matching the duration of their investments with the duration of their financing.

Also, from my research I have been told you NEVER give a motivated seller an earnest money deposit.

Then figure out which areas you want and decide if MD, VA or both are worth getting to match your goals.In DC you have to take the class in person so I believe you get more out of the course. 

If a tenant were to decide to move out and break the lease over paying for a repair they caused, they would likely lose their security deposit.