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Shane Bishop Best Security System for STRs
31 October 2025 | 9 replies
I get a security discount on my insurance from my ring cameras that alert on motion.
Oles B. Tenant not paying security deposit
31 October 2025 | 12 replies
Always keep marketing the property til the security deposit is received 
George Red Tenant gave 30 days, refusing to pay last month rent, saying use security deposit
9 November 2025 | 8 replies
This is the exact reason why you never collect just one month rent as a security deposit.
Scott Gubricky Security Deposit Insurance -Surety bonds
26 October 2025 | 1 reply
I had a tenant who had a Surety bond with Assurant for the security deposit, but they are getting out of the business and are not renewing any of their policies. 
Kadia Lawrence Security Deposit Return
21 October 2025 | 4 replies
Hello,I was wondering for the security deposit return the following:1.
Michael Walton Returned/Undeliverable Security Deposit Letter
17 October 2025 | 2 replies
Not sure if this belongs here or in Legal, but anyway....I mailed out a returned security deposit (via certified mail), but the former tenant never picked it up/signed for it so it was returned to me. 
Brandon Lee How We Secured Fast Funding for a Deal Without Going Through a Bank
24 October 2025 | 0 replies
Here’s the approach we took to secure capital without the usual bank delays
Donald Paul Property Management Keeping entire Security Deposit - See below - San Diego
19 October 2025 | 6 replies
Coincidentally the list of repairs they emailed her equals the amount of her security deposit. 
Jacob Havlovick Property Secured Drop Box
14 October 2025 | 2 replies
Hello everyone, I am managing a duplex in Peoria, AZ and my tenant has brought the concern of package security.
Austin Williams Has anyone ever used earnest money to secure a partnership?
27 October 2025 | 1 reply

Hey BP community,
I’m exploring creative ways to structure deals and wanted to ask—has anyone here ever used earnest money as leverage to bring in a partner?
For example:
•You found a deal that is seller financed a...