Even if I would loose, is she allowed to keep first months rent AND my deposit?

Just want to make sure I'm staying within the bounds of changing SEC laws. 

The listing agreement will be bound between the buyer and the licensed agent and the seller agrees to hold the licensed agent and their brokerage harmless if this agreement is terminated.

You will loose nothing! 

They were going to finish up some loose ends (just small random things, haul trash, install threshold, etc) on the house for me through their preferred handyman.

Doesn't have to be publicly traded, doesn't have to national per se.Its loosely thrown around though for super strong regionals who may provide audited financials, etc.

I hope all goes well & that investor itch is a real thing, once you have one there are bound to be more!

I'm assuming he is contractually bound to this agent via the purchase agreement??

House details: Unit Approx: 700sqft2/1 Paint with Trim $1450Drywall- Master Bedroom(1 side of wall has large crack in drywall needs replaced) $250Electrical- Loose Wires $250Misc -Replace Downspouts -Replace doorknob & deadbolt $100Sump Pump Replacement -includes labor $530Carpet Cleaning $65Cleaning of Interior $125Insect(Elder bugs)Treatment $350Carpet Replacement $2000

It is the close out meeting between the buyer and the seller of real property wherein all the loose ends of a purchase is wrapped up pursuant to the agreements made in the Purchase and Sale Agreement.” - from a local attorney’s webpage.