As for the course it self, here in Illinois it was a 350 page book (75 hour self taught portion), a 2 day webinar (15 hour guided), then you took a test to pass the course and finally the state test.  

Since I was in Texas and planned on staying there I found out that I was qualified to take a broker test so I got a license.  

Since I was Texas and planned on staying there I found out that I was qualified to take the broker license test so I got a license.  

Since I was in Texas and planned on staying ther I found out that I was qualified to take a broker test without taking anything extra.  

It depends on your insurance company but the vacancy and rehab policies are best suited for anything that might happen during the rehab and while its vacant.You only have to register the property with Maryland but you will need to complete the lead testing first because the lead certificate number is required for "Part C" of the property registration. 

You take a new vehicle for a test drive before making a decision.

Just guessing, $300+ ish.I always put up test ads in craigslist at rents higher than I plan on getting.  

It does look fairly simple to at least test the circuit breaker so Ill start there.

Just wanted to put it out here, I'm wanting to test the waters out on a real estate slack page for investors and people who are interested in learning about REI. 

I learned with my first flip that 3 houses in the same neighborhood failed septic tests and needed a lot of money and work.