Are you sure prop taxes are forgiven?  

For instance, Berea is a charming college town, but the combination of local taxes and less favorable price-to-rent ratios makes it less appealing for investment compared to other areas in the state.Agree here! 

Wanted to know if landscaping is a tax deductable expense in general and if it differs when one unit is owner occupied.

Hello,I'm new to tax/mortgage surplus funds retrievals, and have been in contact with a homeowner who is willing to work with me.

If you provide any kind of substantial services like catering, car service, etc you will change you tax situation and no longer can file under Schedule E.

You must have the Business tax license & pay all the fees required.  

Getting title and getting clean title for properties bought at tax auctions are two different things. 

Take the tax free sec 121 first and then 1031 the leftover.

Since tax bills are for entire parcels (typically, though not always) then it is highly unlikely that they somehow segregated the taxes for that small portion and paid it.

Almost every REMIC is in violation of it's tax status.