It also included levies on Uber rides, Airbnb stays and electronic cigarettes.

When I know that about 30 minutes east of there in Indiana, that same 100k assessed house is costing the owner 1k a year.Somewhere along the way, Indiana put in some statewide law that limits the tax rate the counties can levy on a property.

@Levi Lewis the initial mortgage is paid off by a second, higher mortgage.

Originally posted by @Eric Levy:@Derek Janssen I will!

Cassandra  -  I would suggest  this option "sell as-is and take what appears to be significant gain and move onto a house that doesn't need so much work" ….this will allow you to simplify  and take advantage of the profit made from the appreciation  …..I wouldn't  try fixing up the property as the  future buyer likely to  change  many things  fyi - 20K for selling expenses  seems low  for King county  ..this depends on if you use real estate professionals  …..if  agents are involved ..a  good estimate for  selling expenses is more like  7-8% of the  sales price (  realtor comm / st of wa excise tax / seller side title and escrow

@Levi Koskan the plan with the golf courses included is out.

The IRS has levied penalties on tax preparers who have intentionally and recklessly disregarded the rules in determining a business client's deductions.  

There will also be ongoing administrative/servicing fees levied by the custodian/servicer on a monthly or {semi-}annual basis.On top of all of the above, you need to evaluate the opportunity cost of holding your mortgage within your registered plan.  

Hi @Levi Lewis ,I think you're asking if you should refinance or leave your cash in.

Quote from @Levi Bennett: I find it astonishing that nothing in Western NC made this list.