99.9% of lenders will not take a consumer ordered appraisal. 

Traditional Sales are too costly and time consuming. 4.

VERY VERY time consuming.

I filed a consumer complaint with the FTC about 4 months ago and haven't heard a response.

In your case, with a history of passing audits and having a CPA who is experienced in IRS representation, you're in a strong position should an audit occur.Regarding audit statistics, the IRS generally audits fewer than 0.5% of individual returns, with even lower rates for those earning under $1 million annually.

That fee would be clearly stated in the lease.I would contact the Consumer Affairs department at the Texas AG office.

September “headline” CPI (Consumer Price Index = inflation for you and me) eased to +2.4% YoY (from +2.5% YoY in August), but “core” CPI ROSE to +3.3% YoY (from +3.2% YoY in August).

Many cities have high overhead costs that consume a large portion of generated revenue.

Paid off, but junk and no reserves is not helpful, it will consume all your cash flow quickly for years.

**Federal and Local Grants**: While there are fewer direct grants for individual landlords, some municipalities and states offer financial assistance for landlords who improve housing for low-income tenants.