Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

Florida specific, and aome other areas----Perhaps an over looked dinstinction:  I, as an agent (or a non agent) can pay a referral fee for a Lead, but it can Not be dependent upon whether a sales transaction occurs.  

This can vary depending on the local Public Housing Authority’s (PHA) workflow and the timing of inspections.5.

If you're still living in it, you can rent it out by the room to multiple individuals or even as a live-in STR depending on your risk tolerance & city ordinances. 

If its college students/young professionals @Nathan Gesner gave some solid idea.If there are a lot of tenants with young kids, maybe a safe play areaAll depends who lives there

Depending on the rest of the scenario I could see it being worth selling.

The answer will depend on many factors since it is a commission-based business.

Depending on how much you are putting down, generally living there for just one year won't be enough.

Depending on the state he will likely not have any sort of case at this time.

My total utilization was under 20%, but if any of your credit cards are over-utilized, it still hurts you.But it all depends on if you need to use your credit in the next upcoming year.