If you conduct market researches now they may not be relevant by 2019.

The deposit can only be used for:(a) Reimburse the landlord for actual damages to the rental unit or any ancillary facility that are the direct result of conduct not reasonably expected in the normal course of habitation of a dwelling.

The tenants will try and get around this, good idea to conduct drive bys periodically 

Cooperative StateA Cooperative state allows licensed real estate agents or brokers to physically enter their state to conduct real estate business via property showings, closings, negotiations etc.

Were you conducting inspections to see if they were taking care of the home?

Of course the DOF blamed the owner for not notifying the agency,  Despite an apparent city inspection that was conducted. 

I'm looking to establish a relationship with a bank by opening an account and conducting all RE related business out of it.  

Thanks, I found this onlinehttp://sandygadow.com/state-by-state-closing-guide...ILLINOISTitle companies, lenders, and attorneys may conduct closings, but only attorneys may prepare documents.

Those brokers know the multifamily market intimately, have teams that prospect daily for years with property owners, understand the lending products, know which lenders and commercial mortgage brokers to use, know which multifamily property managers to use or not use, know which asset protection attorneys to use, know who to use and how to conduct physical inspections on an apartment complex, understand deal analysis closely...the list goes on.  

It's sort of a marketing ploy, but more a company policy of putting these as standard fare in a transaction.Outside of the "freebie" you have from the purchase - do not renew and do not ask your property manager to conduct maintenance through the red-tape BS of using a home warranty.