The realtor agreed but has a flat fee of $1200 is this normal for Baltimore realtors I’m accustom to maybe $300-500 and % commission..

If less than 36, I think what you are experiencing is 100% normal / par for the course.I held my sales license from 2000-2002.  

You generally can't hold the deposit for normal ware and tear to the property.This is not legal advice and you must consult with your legal advice for specific information in your jurisdiction.

Normally you’ll take them somewhere (we go to a job trailer) and talk to them and see what’s up and why they are there, while also letting everyone that is working onsite know OSHA is here.

@Tyler Krathwohl do you have a "normal" job that satisfies the 2 years of tax returns?

., if I place it in service for half the year, I would take half of the 'normal' depreciation).

Especially in a business like real estate where so many are trying to get the biggest piece of pie they can with little regard for the others (not always the case of course). 

The guests normally suggest their favorite real estate related book and business book. 

Due to the constant upkeep, when you're ready to sell, your property will have much less wear and tear as you would normally expect from traditional long-term tenants.

If I use the HELOC to remodel my house I can deduct the interest like a normal mortgage?