I have properties in PA and as a result know PA taxes very well.

because depreciation the rental will give u nice tax break talk cpa find out what get u best best result and on the llc question it also worth it because it allows u to hold upto 55k tax free annually  in a solo k 401k

As a result, I only really looked at investing in areas within the area I’d want to live.

Ask questions about the process, the communication, and the results.

Account Closed Depends on how the algo's are structured...I use Core Logic and find them to be fairly accurate...truth be told, it's impossible to produce AVM's and be accurate long term...especially in a rapidly changing market.

@Chris Dengel The problem with the software is that it is not the accepted quality report that the IRS requires.https://www.irs.gov/businesses/cost-segregation-audit-techniques-guide-chapter-3-cost-segregation-approachesI'm not sure what kind of quotes you got, but the fact that you placed the two properties in service at different times, means yo would need to produce two separate reports.

I believe I had the same result with Bryn Mawr Trust. 

If this was your dream home (primary residence) then maybe it's worth all the effort but just sounds like a lot of work to acquire an income producing rental property. 

Weather stripping Doors (rear house door) – better seals, light and air getting into building Glass in same door is cloudy – thermal insulated seal failure Back Decking: The deck band adjacent to the deck steps has cracked, which is causing the deck to exhibit signs of sagging andfailure of the floor structure, which could result in deck collapse.

@David Corboy I strongly recommend talking to the top producers in what ever area you area you are looking to invest in.