For the smaller companies speed and service will be the competitive advantage they rely on to obtain and retain customersOne point that was raised in the article that I found interesting was...

I purchased a home for $890,000 and the assessed value for the purposes of property taxes was $580,000 for example.Many buy and hold real estate investors in the commercial space with big portfolios even hire attorneys on commission / retainer to get the assessed value of their building lowered as much as possible to save on property taxes. 

Instead, consider the following a starting point for your research and retain an attorney to consult you on your specific situation.Earlier this year, I defended a lawsuit that was filed against a client of mine that went to trial and final verdict.

I retained ownership of my SCorp that I have had since 2006.  

When he told me that I don't need to retain my rental application records, I became worried that this lawyer isn't giving me good advice.

"For the record" (because we are in Forum Court) before you even could get the chance to test my writing, I would never retain you as a client.

Are you wanting to try to retain the property as an investment?

Therefore, my first deal has to be as perfect as can be and have some positive cash flow that I can hold in a retained earnings account for future capital expenditures. 

Once you get a few good flips under your belt you may have enough cash to retain a couple of your acquisitions for rental income.

Both have tenants if purchased I would only retain the top living tenant.