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.

 #1 Our first mistake was allowing our first tenants to make a deal because they didnt have deposit.  

.- loans esp. jumbo,commercial, and HML are cheaper in CA due to competition (3% 5yARM w/25y amortization in hot metros matching the low 2-3% cap rates!)

This will help weed out first term folks that are either not very responsible yet or that may be forced to live in barracks and decide to get a place they can't afford anyways with some buddies b/c its more conducive to partying.I also give a military discount, but make it contingent on the service member establishing an allotment (military term for direct deposit) to me so I don't have to worry about collecting rent.