My claim to fame is "I don't know everything but I know how to get paid in this business".

Be careful for anyone investing in any new developments in the new Hunters Point areas. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Former-Contractors-Claim-Hunters-Point-Cleanup-is-Botched-259871511.html

I would err to the side of you can only claim the $90.00.2) If they are strictly used for your business, you can.

What happens is that an inspector is sent, the inspector always goes out of her way to find problems ( so as to avoid potential litigation from a tenant or loss of job) and always claims them to be escrow worthy for the same reason.

I fortunately did not get scammed and used my discernment to not participate in the claims and remarks he makes but did speak with him on the phone before he tried his same scheme that he uses with most people which is too smart/slick talk you into giving in a certain amount of money (after detailing you on what he has done, how people have schemed him blah blah) for some promises and then disappears.

I have a potential tenant that filled out an application and everything seems ok except for the rental references; he claims that he has never lived on his own.

Be very, very careful with any tenant or tenant applicant claiming disability, no matter how minor you think it might be.    

I've used a property manager and they post a notice on the door claiming there is a new owner of the property and invite them to call and discuss options.

Low ball offers, unrealistic expectations,etc. looking at a Total gross commission of $1300 or so, maybe $800 after direct fees, less annual fees, monthly expenses, time, gas, etc.....doesn't make a lot of sense for the agent.  

Not saying that it's not done, but I would be suspicious of those claims of "equity" in the property.