That can get you some money up front to continue to build your portfolio and it takes you out of being a landloard and puts you into the position of being the bank instead. 

You hired them to evict the tenant, so they should continue representing you until the tenant is out.

Wherever you took your broker's class you should have ample study materials.If you are talking about your real estate agent's license in NJ (that is not a broker's license), you need to take the initial class at an accredited agency and they will give you all of the materials after you finish the 75 hours for the test. 

This also probably ensures that they will continue to depreciate against the US dollar over time. 

So, hopefully that continues. 

I would just continue to grind over the years until you have the ability to pay for the DP yourself. 

I had some success in doing a house hack short term rental with my first property and wanted to continue growing my portfolio.

Few years ago every one talked about cash flow on here, now people just talking about appreciation.

I always advise to run a business for 3-6 months without an entity to see if it something you are making money in and something you want to continue doing.Once you have 3-6 months of activity, you have more information to provide to an accountant regarding income so he can provide suggestions on entity type.Best of luck

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and continuing to learn together!