Another common practice for nationally sparse datasets such as tax data is aggregation.

Much better as a short term acquisition strategy for flips IMO but always a high-risk strategy that should not be practiced by anyone who doesn't have the liquid capital to pay off the loan if needed.

Because I'm not an accountant or versed in tax code and law wouldn't I want a CPA to ensure everything is legally tight and as advantageous as it can be? 

As others have stated, there are Income discrimination laws in Kansas City so if you are an investor with rental properties in this city, make sure you understand the regulations. 

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We do long-term rentals and practice BRRRR on every deal. 

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I don't think the LVP will feel right with carpet underneath and it's not a sound installation practice to have that buffer layer there.

You're free to call it "weighted deal" and there is no law against a bad deal - anything you can talk another person into is technically "possible."

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