Quality is about the same but Lumber Liquidators is cheaper

So less out whatever I'd get back on that on taxes, but then add in mortgage interest and property expenses, suddenly it's significantly cheaper for me to rent.

@Robert FreebornFirst year:Real Estate Course: $420 (Rockwell), there are cheaper schools out there.Written Test: $125Finger Prints: $30Realtor's Union dues: $620 (Optional depending on Brokerage)NWMLS dues: $480Supra: $75 activation + $15 a month = $255Office fees: $65 a month or $780 (Will vary depending on Brokerage and Model)Total: $2,710 Additional Cost:Signs: This will vary depending on Brokerage and if you are on a team or notBusiness Cards: Depends on what you wantEvery two years after that you will have a certain amount of CE that you have to accomplish, but if you take advantage of free education hours put on by Title Companies and other outlets, you can reduce your cost. *** Fact ***If you sell one house a year, it pays for itself...

I was looking to move just over the border to Indiana where the cost of living is cheaper.

Would you invest in a cheaper unknown area with the possibly of investing in multiple properties or invest most\all money in a known area?

Not only because I had the connections and market knowledge, but also because it's a much cheaper market.So I went ahead and connected with a local investor through online search (unfortunately there are not many Portuguese in BiggerPockets).

Also keep in mind that building up is cheaper than building out!

Cheaper the better just make sure you charge the tenants when they are damaged.

Yeah, I saw that at the bottom of your report after I posted.We still like doing everything ourselves, so a lot of that is quite a bit cheaper.  

That is a lot cheaper than being reassessed.