Check out Part I and Part II of our security deposit series before reading this post and I promise you it will make more sense. The last aspect of security deposits left to discuss is when as a landlord you have a right to keep all or some of your tenants security deposit. Just like any aspect of rental real estate there are local guidelines and laws that govern this… Continue reading
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Real Estate Investing 101: Security Deposits Part II
If you missed part I check it out here. Now that you know how much of a security deposit to collect and when to collect it from your tenant let’s take a look at two more key elements of the process surrounding security deposits and your rental property… Continue reading
Real Estate Investing 101: Security Deposits Part I

You are finished before you even start as a landlord if you are not collecting a security deposit for your rental property. Although it is not a “requirement” to collect one by law you probably want to institute one into your standard operating procedure as a landlord. Here are the basics regarding security deposits… Continue reading