Occupancy would be a huge red flag unless you can prove that there is a valid reason for the move such as a job change.

A non refundable option deposit of whatever reasonable amount someone is willing to pay in your market. 

I imagine it would take about two hours and $75 per hour seems reasonable. 

@Cole ShawdThis question is difficult to answer as we don't have all the information.There are a couple of reasons your CPA may have said what he said.1) You may be making over $150,000 and not eligible to utilize passive losses from your rental against your other income.

This seems odd unless there is a reason.

In that case, the agent took 20% - very reasonable IMHO, as she had to do a lot of the legwork (including finding a buyer and showing the property a couple of times), and for that, she ended up with just a couple of thousand bucks.  

Visited a year ago and would love to have a reason to deduct trips back :-)

No sane buyer would turn your offer down, assuming reasonable terms. 

No reason to have more than a stove and refrigerator in the unit . 

And if this was the only time. 2) Ask for an Elevation Certificate  (link here if you don't know what it is)  3) try to get a DECLARATION page (same link if you don't know what it is) reason being a savvy agent can port over the rate if the seller is getting a killer rate due to government subsidies. 4) you can either shop the NFIP and private flood market to make sure you are getting the best price and best coverage. 5) make sure you are working with an agent that understands flood insurance (ask how many flood policies they have under 700 - Not an expert) 6) Google search "Lloyds of London flood insurance" know there is more than one option and you can hire a firm to shop them all or do it yourself. 7) Google search "Private flood Insurance" Know there are a great number of alternative to the government program (NFIP) and they are not all equal so again working with a flood expert could make this option a much easier option. 8) ask your loan officer or realtor if they know of anyone that really understand flood insurance and an expert agent that can make sure that the loan closing isn't delayed due to incompetence in this field. 9) let me know if I can help.