Its just so time consuming to meet every single one trying to learn what sounds reasonable or not and also it just delays getting the work done. 

I would suggest you contact your local consumer credit division with regard to the security deposits.

On the surface, it seems as if they'd be difficult-to-close, time-consuming and possibly expensive transactions.  

Shopping around is time consuming and you are jeopardizing yourself to the market.

I had a tenant sign an early termination agreement for possession only once (I was genuinely trying to help her avoid eviction), and she turned around and sued me (with a pro bono lawyer) for violations of the consumer protection act!

The us consumer in general is heavily indebted and paycheck to paycheck.

I have been making an effort to pay off all consumer debt in the meantime.

Primary residences are protected as a consumer's home - which includes licensing and loan parameters for conforming loans. 

Because as a consumer it really seems like they are killing NAR in marketing and advertising properties and your realtors are paying them also.

-Consume as much real estate investing content as possible.