I guess I just prefer flying under the radar.

Abstract fees (abstract of title fees).Charges for installing utility services.Legal fees (including title search and preparationof the sales contract and deed).Recording fees.Surveys.Transfer taxes.Owner's title insurance.Any amounts the seller owes that you agree to pay, such as back taxes or interest,recording or mortgage fees,charges for improvements or repairs,and sales commissions.Settlement costs do not include amounts placed in escrow for the future payment of items such as taxes and insurance.3) if there were other costs incurred to acquire the house such as if you spend money for tax advice, tickets to fly to look at the house( or milage)  and such also gets added to the basisGood luck

I have two short termed vacation rentals 18 minutes outside Disney World Orlando FL.  I

Currently I am team building out of state in the market I am planning to invest in, I know of course flying out to meet brokers is a must but, is this also true for property managers?

Time heals all wounds and when you’re busy time does seem to fly...wish the best for you.

After 12 months of that I had enough capital to purchase a quad plex in my hometown in FL.  I

@Brad Hoover, I must confess a limited amount of knowledge on the specifics of hog confinement. 

Problem is I currently live and work in Orlando, Fl. I

It's technically not in Hayward or San Lorenzo, so it flies under many people's (such as fellow house hunters) radar. 

Fly it by your CPA.