@Alex StauntonA quick analysis:Monthly ExpensesDebt +Taxes+Insurance+Other Expenses ($4,800+1,100+200+3,000)=9,100Total Monthly Revenue = 9,000You still have not included property management (if we assume a 10%) you are looking at about 10k in expenses and 9k in revenue. 

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"?

Whenever I need a contractor, I just do a search in the group--of course, I still verify with the person that recommended them and my own vetting process which includes a CCAP/License (if applicable to job) and insurance check. 

Brady is working on a bill in the House (as is the Senate) on reforming 401(k) plans, to include access to the funds.

Every excuse was made including by the Broker himself (who promised to handle himself), including lost check in route and "We have 5 offices, 135 agents, sell 2400 properties a year. 

Filed chapter seven last year, included the house (surrendered) and was discharged Nov. 2017. 

Same as if you paid 4 months of property taxes which included 2 months after your closing....you'd want half back, and be entitled to it, even if Your attorney "missed it".Certainly it was sloppy for the closing attorney to miss it, there is Always a proration of property taxes in one direction or the other, unless you just happen to close on the day of a new tax cycle.

Base your offers on comp value not list price and try to stick to a formula that includes all costs and a decent profit.

Price it as a duplex and budget for the conversion (including any downtime for renovations).

The definition of accredited investor will be updated to include "an individual determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to have qualifying education or experience."