You definitely would want to read through the county laws again.If you don't want the extra load up front, best to wait until you get the license.

I would guess many government workers are renters like law enforcement and state department as they rotate in and out of the field offices to DC.

There's only about 2 types of work permit I know: closed  vs opened work permit: where the former has a condition of which employer the holder of the permit can work for (it's specified on the document); while the latter does not have that condition; hence, the holder of the open work permit can lawfully work for any employer.

Not trying to scare you, but a lot of lawsuits happen because the landlord doesn't follow fair housing laws, or simply neglects repairs etc.

Take courses or read books on real estate principles, real estate law, and real estate finance.  

Basically common contract or agreement law.

Based on IRS Private Letter Rulings (PLR 200805012 and PLR 200901020), development rights can qualify as like-kind property for a 1031 exchange if they are considered interests in real estate under state law.

You're searching in the right area, here in the southern/middle part the laws are much friendly as well as the prices.

By law, the most recent purchase price is the default value and it is impossible to overcome unless the property was destroyed after the recent purchase.

Where'd you get your law degree?