Anyone who instead attempts to buy me Coffee so they can sit down and "Pick My Brain" is immediately placed on the "I hate this MF list."

I doubt TurboTax would let you attempt a 3115, but maybe. 

The co-ownership may not [...] conduct business under a common name, execute an agreement identifying any or all of the co-owners as partners, shareholders, or members of a business entity, or otherwise hold itself out as a partnership or other form of business entity (nor may the co-owners hold themselves out as partners, shareholders, or members of a business entity).Hoping to use TIC as a legal way to pool funds without getting into the web of SEC regulations and attempt to keep tax reporting clean. 

You should definitely attempt to negotiate with them.  

I have attempted to understand the subtleties of tax deeds (i.e., the strategies to profit, especially in a takeover situation) in the past and eventually let it go to chase simpler things.  

Attempting to gauge participation in the member loan for the Austin 4-pack managed by RevisionMasters.

Extension cords to be used must be approved by the Landlord prior to use.The connections to the 120V outlets, including those to the extension cord if used, must be protected from the elements.Level 2 Charging – 240VACThe Landlord will attempt to make reasonable accommodations to support the use of Level 2 charging at its properties on a case-by-case basis.

As long as you are not in any way attempting to circumventing the listings agent due commission(s), then why shouldn't they do their job?

If you can stay in a local market for your first purchase I’d recommend it to get the experience you need before attempting to move to an out of state market.

It's been a challenging year (AC unit stolen before tenant moved in SFH#1 and attempted break in with SFH#2).