- The percentage difference is the percentage the taxes will go up after you buy it.What do you mean by the property has HVAC AND boilers? 

According to an annual report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 26% of buyers were able to buy without a mortgage (see graph below):Imagine buying your next house in cash.

Absolutely, the passive income from owning rentals is great but I also love getting into big projects and seeing the transformation from start to finish@David Jesperson What city/market are you looking to buy and what type of properties are you looking for, SF, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF?

I am starting real estate school soon to get my license but here in Florida I was told I can buy as an investor without. 

So to answer your question, I don't think buying the cash buyer data feed is necessary. 

Quote from @Brian Schamp: Hey BP,I’m looking at buying in St.

We have also toyed w/the idea of buying/moving into fixeriuppers and selling every 2 years. 

It is the Most Hazardous way to buy real estate and not quite as easy as you state. 

We're trying to decide whether or not to pay it off or save to buy another property. 

You buy investments and everything goes well, so you sit back on your laurels thinking this is a pretty easy gig.