Everywhere I turn all I see are pitches for affordable housing and the same (not so) compelling arguments regurgitated by syndicators, capital raisers, brokers etc. for the investment strategy....strong returns...lower volatility....supply (huh?)

The rent will be adjusted to $xxx.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Like accidentally leaving the car light on in the car and having your car battery dead in the morning.

I normally pick and choose the events I go to based on what will be discussed. 

Or local to the property?

I am still personally buying rentals but I am not expecting much in the way of cash flow at the moment.

In Maryland, it's not the city so much as the state and the laws you have to watch out for.

The deposit was carried over.Lease 3 was written to include only tenant Person B.From Lease 2, who do I have to and who can I refund the deposit to?

#2...not the zoning, although that can be important too, but the actual property code in the Florida statutes about tax liens and the process.