Focusing on one property offers higher-quality, lower management complexity, and easier scaling.

I’ve appealed about 5 properties in Horry county successfully lowering the tax value. 

You’re offering people a place to live that’s both budget-friendly and comfortable, which translates to lower vacancy rates.Another key advantage is lower overhead.

Less than double the premium on the homeowner's policy I had previously, with a higher limit and lower deductible. 

At the same time, it might be more cost effective to install coin op to lower laundry usage overall and add a bit to my water bill.

If I had been talking to you before the closing I would have recommended that you choose the 2-1 buy down, which would lower your rate by 2% ($500/mo) in the first year and 1% ($250/mo) in year two.

Went in person, was told, "we don't have a price list," but did take down the prices they have stuck on a piece of paper on the bottom of a computer screen, which were different (lower than) from the prices on a written quote from a sheet a floor rep provided.

Have been reading up on this a bit and it seems if I get it into a roth ira it can be used for downpayment funds eventually with lower taxes removed?

While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.

An argument can be made that you will build wealth and your net worth faster than if you invest in lower price points.