They will also be responsible for any costs associated with replacing them.

According to an article that I was just reading on the National Association of Realtors site, "home buyers have purchased detached single-family homes more than any other type of home in the last 35 years.

I have found that Realtor Associations are great at writing sales contracts but allow for way too many gaps in their leasing documents.    

However, if I were to get my sales associate license, would that protect me against any potential legal issues?

Hi Steven, if you are still looking, the National Creditors Bar Association (NARCA) has a law firm directory search.

However, from what I've picked up on reading through forums and recommendations a good point of interest to meet other investors besides these forums would be the local REIA (Real Estate Investor's Association) chapter.

Even though you may lose out on some commissions and the agent may not be as responsive, there is a ton of education, regulatory requirements, and some expenses associated with having your license.  

Association Reserves, typically has this data on their website but I've included an excerpt from our reserve study below.

Being that I live and invest in Fargo, ND/Moorhead, MN, I have made it my duty to spread the importance of this distinction because I run into far too many out of state investors that associate ALL of ND and it's RE markets with the success of the Western ND oil industry.

I plan to live there for at least my first year with a roommate who will pay rent.I know I need to look at the cash reserves for any condo association, what percentage of renters they allow, HOA dues, etc.