Does anyone have any recommendations on how to expedite this process or a recommendation regarding law firms and collections in Maryland?

Will depend on several factors like the type of property, type of tenants, your risk tolerance, other assets you own, your estate planning, laws where the property is located, etc.

I would start by making sure there are no laws against MTR in your town.

This just might be my opinion but at this point even if you're out one months rent which definitely sucks it may just be easier to start showings.I don't know what the L/T laws are in your county/state but perhaps send a notice to the emergency contact with something to the effect of pay or quit with an option for a release out of the lease and be done with it. turn over this unit and get it out on the market again.

We really can't tell you anything based on the information offered, it depends on local laws, costs, rents, materials, permits, etc.....

Main part as a licensee is disclosing license status and whatever state law requires with that specifically.

Some you're too early and even if you inform them, you'll have to do it again later to comply with the law.

Check your local state laws, and if you're not sure/confident def talk to an attorney

If you don't turn in your certificate and get a deed, the law assumes you have ownership, but it's not completely clear-cut.

@Eric Peters my brother and sister in law have been agents for over 30 years and are located in Venice.