DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney and this is not legal advice!

Can anyone tell me where I go online to research what the law is in the states that are relevant to me? 

But I am open to it if I can use the security deposit to replace the carpet (not sure to what extent it is legal).I was thinking of getting landlord rental protection from Zillow to cover pet costs but my premium will probably shoot up since the place is carpeted.Would love your thoughts on this dilemma!

Quote from @Evan Polaski: @Jay Hinrichs, coming from someone that works in syndications, there is a part of me that agrees with you.  

I used to manage them when I was learning, and I understand people who want to learn, but juice just isn’t worth the squeeze to me. 

Quote from @John Regino: What % of GP profits are typically shared with someone who raises 95% of the deal equity?

I haven't done this yet but I've heard of people offering incentives to finish early.

When I have these questions, I try to think about what I would expect from my landlord as a tenant.

This sounds like a mid term rental opportunity.

I am a state employee contributing 10% of my pre tax dollars to a 457b and I contribute 7.25% to a state retirement plan - no employer match.After a little research, I'm learning some early real estate investors with a W-2 job do not contribute to a retirement plan if there is not a company match, but instead put their money toward real estate investing.