Forming an LLC for your rental property can offer liability protection, but no real tax benefit.

Most propane suppliers will offer a discount if you purchase your own tanks outright, I save around $1.00 per gallon.

The city offers a mix of high appreciation potential in certain areas and solid cash flow in others.

I recommend having a contractor walk through the property before submitting your offer, or you could make your offer contingent on a contractor walkthrough.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

With the capital and experience to offer I've seen this work well as a joint venture.

I've found that CPAs that focus on a niche area such as real estate rather than offering general services to everyone are typically much more knowledgeable about real estate tax incentives.

Augusta indeed offers great potential with a strong rental market driven by factors such as population growth and a stable job market.

It had multiple offers the day it was listed (like everywhere) but now the financing of the buyer is falling through. 

The Midwest, including cities like Detroit, offers some of the best opportunities for affordable properties with strong rent-to-price ratios.