The dates can vary a lot so be sure to check as soon as possible. 

Go see them and find out.But I think you might "emphatically market that in your advertising" because you think it is rarer or less expected than it actually is.Floor covering preferences vary significantly by region.  

You need MLS access, local association dues (SRCAR) CAR, NAR dues, E&O insurance, lock boxes, SUPRA key access, signs, cards, desk fees (Varies between brokerages) etc.Then you will have a brokerage split for each transaction, say 70/30 for an example. 

@Nathan Werth - REIA's vary by area but alot of them welcome any level of investor.  

For instance Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD all have owner occupant periods and all vary.

They may be a little higher but you can get it at 5.9% for 84 months great when you are renting are flipping just to give you aheads up we do a ton of install for them .Check some reference and price can vary from contractor to contractor.

You vary the intensity by adjusting the on time vs. the off time.  

Numbers vary for every project, how to choose a property really depends on your criteria, and one of the better ways to find a good contractor is through word of mouth.

Real estate law varies by state in terms of the requirements to obtain a broker license.  

Depending on what you answer, the actual deal numbers will vary greatly, especially your expense ratio, funds needed to do upgrades (quality of upgrades), and ability to raise rents.Do you have a solid market analysis of the rents that the comps and reach-to comps are getting (if not you can do this easily using craigslist)?