Switching to a new accounting method: You may decide that another accounting method better reflects your business’s financial activities or is more tax advantageous.

Or even better, pre pay with your visa card for 20 minutes worth.

You'd have a better chance by getting a job at McDonald's, saving $2K, and then using that to do some actual marketing. 

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Is there a better way of keeping myself anonymous from the renter?  

Use that to your advantage by knowing your specific area better than 99% of other investors.

I considered taking the negative one one and allowing another existing property profit “balance out” the cash flow, but that feels like a bad move and would be better to sell  My ultimate goal is to build cash flow for FI, which I need more to do. 

In fact, every property I buy in the Midwest has a rent to price ratio of 1% or better and cash flows day 1, assuming a 20% down payment.

It's a major fallacy that one is better than the other.Truth is, when you are new, it is tough no matter what you choose. 

Trying to get the better rate at closing or general appreciation?