Am I in my right to keep the tenant's deposit and move on?

Keep us posted on your journey!

We all know we can keep thinking about what we want to do but putting it into action is an entire other ball game.What are your top 3 actionable items for a complete beginner who feels lost in the sense of being in a small town and no really local groups where one can shadow or work with?

Keep both sides happy and it helps build a reputation that people want to work with.

Here's a comforting fact: Reno's got a handle on occupancy rates, keeping things smooth and steady for investors who like predictable cash flow.

So, keep that in mind when you are trying to figure out what you are looking for.

I wouldn't get hung up on that metric if you can find a property in an appreciating market that is at least cash-flow neutral.As a Realtor, I try to keep an eye out on forums and make connections with wholesalers to find off-market properties. 

I bring up those questions to highlight that I would look at it from your money investors view point to make sure you keep him or her happy.

What amount of cash flow per month would it be worth it to keep it?

My pleasure, keep learning and growing!