Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

I'm Shawn Moore, the founder of Vodyssey and happy to answer any direct questions as well.  

Your post neither provides valuable or additional information nor did you post direct questions like the rest of us do.    

Taylor kept insisting that we obtain and send a copy of these articles with the state seal directly on them.

In this option your agent would either get paid from you directly in your closing costs OR from the seller via seller concessions.like Russell said, if you are comfortable with the transaction and understand what you are signing and you don't need things explained and you have connections with inspections and title companies then go for it.

From my experience in the Netherlands and Spain, I can confirm that each country, and even specific cities, can have very different rules regarding taxes, financing, and zoning.For example:Taxes: In the Netherlands, rental income is not taxed directly but falls under wealth tax (Box 3), making it a unique opportunity for investors.

Fully fund IRAs and 401Ks7.Work less ("I think I earned it" ... a few good men)

FHA has a self-sufficiency rule that makes it difficult unless you put A TON OF MONEY down.

Just make sure you take your policy to the brokers so they can do a direct comparison.Maybe hit up your primary home insurer to see if they offer a STR policy.

Once the city gives direction, then start to look at available options and penciling out the numbers to see what makes the most sense.