The only reason I got an LLC was to buy a commercial property because it was a requirement of the lender.

Are there wholesalers in your market you can ask if you don't want to talk to a lawyer for some reason?

Taxes are reasonable (in most areas), and there is a significant lack of quality affordable housing.  

My property tax base on my primary is somewhat reasonable but the total property tax goes up because of all the special assessments, some of which make no sense to me (and I didn't vote for those).

I have been investing mainly in trust deeds but like you got connected with Dave and just recently ended up investing in his fund, my primary reason was for diversification and because it is passive. 

@Jason Wray, The reason that our shop is pretty hot about your post is two-fold, we do all of the things that you are implying that we don't (other than government loans, we don't work in that space). 

You should take a break from buying if the deals don't match your buy box, you are out of money, or for several other reasons (partner isn't on board, over-leveraged on different properties, acting out of FOMO, etc.).

Are there any specific areas that are reasonably priced compared to the cities? 

Looking to construct a duplex at a reasonable cost but also quality for long term durability.Thank you!

The reason I post this here is because I got totally different answers from two CPAsHere is the story:I bought the house as investment property and run it as STR for the last two years.