That's the starting rate and then there are millage rates that bring it down to the actual tax rate.

My weekly podcasts will also help you get a better feel of our market and then might help you learn our market quicker and with more data. 

I was able to get more information on the property then if I didn’t know the seller and I’m still able to contact the seller if I have questions.

Adding mass to the walls works wonders—attach Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) to the shared wall, then cover it with a layer of 5/8” drywall using Green Glue soundproofing compound for extra noise-blocking power.

I then went to the bank and mortgaged it for the same $30k at 8.5% over 20 years.

If the risk of having to refinance into a new loan is a big deal for you, then you might consider simply operating in your own name without an LLC.

Contribute to HSA the maximum you can, then invest to get the best possible returns and wait.

Often times someone passes their NMLS test, hangs their license, does a few Fannie/Freddie deals, then tries to get into investor lending.

I did hundreds of them .. then the crash happened and well things in the BRRR world stalled and then of course the new buy and BP coined the term like it was something new.. but its old old school for sure. 

If not, then consider consulting a good tax pro.