These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

However, there are tax code changes every year.

., SMS code on login), or at least don't enforce it for me since I chose to signup using Google.

Your question is should you pay cash or get a mortgage.The investment calculators will say you will have a higher return on investment using as little of your own money as possible.Depending on your goals, like if you want to buy more rentals, this may be a wise strategy to put as little down as possible.However, if you are strictly looking to maximize your cashflow, having a paid off house is great.Honestly, I have a bit of both but like having the house paid off.

If the default is not cured ten days after notice, Borrower and each surety, endorser, and guarantor waive all demand for payment, presentation for payment, notice of intention to accelerate maturity, notice of acceleration of maturity, protest, and notice of protest, to the extent permitted by law, and rights under sections 51.003, 51.004 and 51.005 of the Texas Property Code.

This step would include understanding City zoning & platting, locating utilities, researching City codes for development requirements (big ones include detention), etc. 

The GP was so open and transparent every step of the way with the different types of insurance that were essential, adjusters, replacement cost, debris removal, code upgrade, etc.

Well, the first problem they have is that the code of ethics of the NAR, as well as most state licensing laws, requires the licensee to treat anybody they deal with “openly and honestly”.  

If they say it's a self guided tour with a key code run!

Quote from @Jon Taylor: @Pete Harper - Section 721 of the Internal Revenue Code allows an investor to exchange property held for investment or business purposes for shares in a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) without triggering a taxable event.