If you do, do you refer to this as a pet deposit, or as an additional deposit?

For out-of-state networking, I'd focus on engaging regularly in BP forums (like you're doing now), joining virtual meetups in your target markets, and connecting with active BP members who consistently provide value here. 

When I first saw the R/V, I approached the R/V to understand whats going on. i will refer to the squatter as Walter.

Regularly selling off the lowest performing locations and reinvesting the capital.

Send notice to the tenant about their actions including civil code references to the broken laws and that she must immediately change and comply or you will begin the eviction process. 

That's NOT a viable plan (for reference, see years 2007-2011).If you can't hold it profitably, sell it fast and move on!

Having licenses makes the regular syndication world look like the Wild West.

Here's the link to the IRS topic that John was referring to.

If you DM me, I can refer you to who our community uses.

@Chris Seveney when you say solid surface you're referring to Quartz / Granite?