For sure, the reason the NC legislature passed the bill(s) regulating CFD in NC was precisely the reasons you posted.

The reason I say that is my understanding of RE is that the trends go up and down every few years.

Due to the increased wear and tear from more occupants, is it reasonable to ask for more rent, such as 2800 or 3000?

There's no rhyme or reason to just jump into this EVEN THOUGH it seems ok. $2.6 million is a lot of money and a lot of money could be further generated from it.

Options will be considered an installment sale if not properly drawn giving a reason why the sale cannot be made at that option date, see your CPA. 

I guess part of the reason why I decided to pursue architecture is that my father worked in construction for many years and this line of work was something I felt familiar with.

Meeting locations are chosen for various reasons, but a group doesn't automatically focus on that specific location. 

However, I think this a bit misleading for two reasons.

then IMO it's perfectly reasonable for an agent to charge a per-showing fee.By contrast if you're actually all lined up and ready to rock, then this would be unusual. 

I have a single SFR and it is my worst performing property but it is also my ex-home and therefore was not purchased to be a good rental (which may be a bigger reason for it being my worst performing property than the fact it is SFR).