All counties have their own rules and contact them to get the details like frequency, the time, and where they are held,Most counties have what is called a "redemption period" of time that the previous owner will have to pay the taxes that are owed. 

I think the general rule is that those do not count toward you COC as they artificially inflate it temporary, and then when you actually realize the expense, they would count against it worse.

You won't get the appreciation you do closer to Portland, but you might get numbers closer to most of the "rules" you referred to.

Hello Fellow Investors:We are considering MLF Investing.MLF Unit: 7 Units, Price: $550,000.00What is the Thumb rule when performing the Analysis for: Closing Costs, Appraisal, CPA + Lawyer Fees, Inspection, Insurance, and Umbrella Policy (1 Million).ThanksKishore

It is low compared to rule of thumb 1%. 

Also as for  basic financing questions FHA, VA, conventional and creative financing, I would be able to share my experience as a former realtor assisting buyers with  these loans as well as having used them myself in the purchase of my own homes.As far as personal purchase experience, this is my fourth home.

I have found that if you set the ground rules from day one, your tenants are less likely to yank your chain.Regardless, inherited tenants can be a tricky matter.Best of luck!

My wife and I bought our house in the fourth quarter of 2015 and have been fixing in up (from our own interest, not in REI terms).  

There is no rule against a friend, roomate, significant other, etc, moving in with you. 

My agent said that it's difficult to find decent homes under 100k that meet the 1% rule.