Ensure their license is in good standing and check if they have workman's compensation insurance if required by local laws.6.

I charge a non-refundable pet fee up front versus a pet deposit to help compensate for any wear and tear.

State rather than charging state income tax compensate from Property taxes. 

I've owned a vacation rental for about a year and a half now and it has been operating full time as a vacation rental but I want to maintain a steady income stream by renting it out for medium terms stays (3-4 months out of the year) in order to compensate for seasonality.

In essence the fee is a punishment not compensation for damages.

Or perhaps professional negligence, if the broker stands to lose his license-depending on the size, and having heard from an attorney, you might get a sizeable compensation because even courts, that is, if you trouble yourself with the litigation costs and get a favourable ruling, are likely to award a monetary sum.

My reco is if you buy, buy down the rate as much as you can, that compensates for any immediate refi needed.

But I want to be clear, I will not release this property unless I'm compensated fairly for the time that was wasted and the agreement that was not honored.

You would almost certainly be named in a lawsuit, whether you're being compensated or not. 

To compensate for Texas' higher operating costs, a property in Texas must generate $5,700 ($9,194 - $3,494) more in cash flow annually than a property in Nevada.To compensate for Florida's higher operating costs, a property in Florida must generate $2,123 ($5,617 - $3,494) more in cash flow annually than a property in Nevada.Indirect CostsThere are multiple indirect costs, below are a few.Rent control of any kind: Some states and metro areas have implemented various kinds of rent control.