I personally use Plexerr, much cheaper than Propstream.

Distributions from an LLC are not a taxable event.

Mainly, the one I compared to split the settlement fee between buyer and seller and the title and lien search were $250 cheaper.

You do need to be REP or have STR to use the losses from rentals to save your taxes.Since you started renting your single-family home in 2021 and just bought a duplex in 2024, you can use depreciation to reduce your taxable income.

Costs to live to build and to purchase are all cheaper here but for me it's about risk/return and cashflow.

Know that while you can find them cheaper at foreclosure - often it is at the expense of the risk you are taking not knowing what is going on inside the home.  

Condo's typically are cheaper entries but have additional HOA costs which usually eat profits. 

Most of my wealth is in retirement savings, a taxable investment account, and my house.

Plus, you get to depreciate the properties by 3.3% a year on your taxes - saving you $26k-40k of taxable income as well… all while your tenants pay down your mortgage with their money.  

My thought is, hopefully, I can get something a little nicer or slightly cheaper by being a 20 to 30 minute drive to Bodie island.