Is it standard for HMLs to ask for a one-time deposit of $3500 that includes: 1) evaluators going out to property to determine whether it's a good deal, 2) enrollment fee and 3) "skin in the game"?

I personally live in Killeen and have never had issues.

We also discussed my reasons for using them (collect rent, background check, handymen/contracts with laborers, etc).Issue 1: AC went out during the hottest day of August (capacitor issue). 

I called my closing attorney and he said that the taxes "run with the property" and that is no longer my issue and that the closing attorney for the buyer should have picked that up during his search.

PM's only issue cashflow reports etc, not depreciation schedules!

Have you had any issues/limitations with HOA rules regulating the amount of rentals in the complex? 

Situation: The owner is going through personal issues and no longer wants the property.

Getting deals is not the issue.

If it cash flows and makes sense as a duplex, no issues moving forward.

Though, you'll have to check on any zoning issues if you intend to place more homes on it.