Also, I'm usually trying to eliminate drama on my properties.

so this eliminates taxes on the TOP end of income. 

The catch is you have to be a State of NC employee or relative of one to have access to the Credit Union which eliminates most of the USA and even most NC residents.

Have you investigated full roof replacement to seal it completely and gain a warranty on the roof for a few years to eliminate leak concerns? 

That is part of your return and you have to account for it.Since the beginning of time middle people have basically exploited inefficiencies in the market but eventually get eliminated or their role is drastically reduced: travel agents, stock brokers, floor traders, money changers, banks with tellers, cashiers, book stores, etc...

He said that by following his underwriting criteria I’d never experience a late payment let alone a foreclosure; that by using his one of a kind mortgage contract I’d eliminate all borrower rights in EVERY state and be able to take the property back without foreclosure; and that any tenants could be considered trespassers and can be shot on sight.  

Real estate professionals, what’s the most painful or repetitive part of your job that you wish you could automate or eliminate entirely?

This non-profit specializes in fair housing practices/housing discrimination on Long Island, "Our mission is the elimination of unlawful housing discrimination and promotion of decent and affordable housing through advocacy and education."

-STRs were essentially eliminated by the city, removing a potential investment class of properties-MF went from non-existent to overbuilt-Flips have been hurt by high interest rates and brutally low appraisals.

You need multiple exit strategies because the condo association can restrict or outright eliminate your ability to rent out a condo regardless of whether its an LTR, MTR, or STR.