If you have a buyer's agent, you should have already signed a buyer's representation agreement and that fee/commission is disclosed in that document so you should very well know what that charge will be.If you were the seller and going to owner finance the property, what would you want to see from the buyer that tells you that they will be able to pay the mortgage moving forward. 

I have been trying toe get a list of the IRS discriminate function indicators to no avail so I'd like to know how you can say that home office no longer concerns IRS.I was just making the note that broad stroke for everyone to add spouse, kid etc to create a partnership has other considerations people need to be mindful of as well. 

Getting a well performing quad would be great to season for 4 years. 

In NY, NJ, CT, PA, MA the security deposit is regulated, as well as how much you can collect at lease signing. 

It's definitely possible to get a loan as a foreigner but the rates will be high(er) and the downpayment required will be as well.

You have not documented these incidents, nor have YOU informed your tenant this behavior is unacceptable.  

A PMC cannot risk a ticket or lawsuit because an owner takes too long to approve an emergency.You do have the right to be frustrated that you weren't informed about the repair as it was being done.Suggest you discuss with your PMC and see what they say. 

As Shawn mentioned above insurance is going to be a HUGE deal in Gainesville as well as HOA's.

If it would concentrate on rent collection only and do it well, it might be okay.

Well, you can buy little portable washing machines that hook up to your sink- not unlike those freestanding dishwashers.