I'm assuming that you have a strong worth ethic and are not frivolous with your money since you were able to accumulate these savings.  

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

I want to note that ethically, I do not feel comfortable collecting rent from her next of kin so the component of obligation of the estate is largely irrelevant.You are also apparently supposed to secure all of her belongings and note anything that is removed by family members that you allow to visit the property.  

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

I also want to start investing, and from what I've been learning from the podcast, books, and other sources, I believe the route I'd like to start in is wholesaling.The QuestionIs there any rule in the REALTOR® Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that would prevent a REALTOR® from participating in/conducting wholesale deals?

Take the work ethic of the MLB and apply it, you'll be successful 

Respect for your work ethic and goals.

Maybe Im misreading things but if what I think is true happened, you are the reason people hate landlords so much.Legally (and ethically) you have to return the money.

The problem is that the seller is represented by a Realtor, and I also am a Realtor.I just want to make sure that I don't get my self into any ethical issues with discussing the furnishings and then if I ask for repairs.My intentions were to let the listing agent know that I was going to call and discuss the contents of the home, and then based on those conversations ask for repairs, if any.Any insight on how best to handle this situation would be greatly appreciated.

Here is where my ethical question comes along.