If this is going to be a limited PARTNERSHIP (you references "we"), then you will have to have a partnership return completed separately and earlier (March 15th) and the numbers will be put on a K-1, which then will be put on your normal 1040 which will be due on April 15th. 

As might be the case in a Flip that needs work or similar.I am assuming that it would be OK for me to do normal maintenance on a rental that I would be holding long term - such as mowing, small fix-it projects, etc..

Quote from @Andrew Kolodgie: “It’s normal to pass your mentors.

Now, that being said, tenants are to return the property in the condition they received it minus normal wear and tear. 

However, increasing insurance rates means that this shortage is also increasing so my monthly payment is increasing exponentially to accommodate the increase in both my insurance rate and my shortage (my mortgage has increased over $400 monthly in the past 1.5 years because of these factors).TL;DR - Is it normal for a bank to require a positive escrow balance at all times like my current bank does?

They are a great resource but I rarely get around to it.Fear is normal.

Some of them messaged me to say be careful, as they felt I was being encouraged by the program to have a wreckless disregard and take a dicey flip gamble and lose money.

Its not right, in my opinion, but it sounds normal for this area. 

The study identifies with forensic engineering detail the immediate Bonus Depreciation 5, 7 and 15-year personal property class lives qualifying portions of a building that are normally buried in 27.5 year residential or 39 year commercial categories.The Cost Segregation Study was performed on the Asset Depreciation Range (ADR) and is based on a 40% tax bracket for State and Federal Taxes.

It's normal to feel uncertain, but knowledge can help reduce fear and guide you through the process.For those navigating these complexities, there are resources available that can assist with understanding your options.