A single-member LLC provides protection while allowing you to report business income on your personal taxes.

Additionally, for rate-term refinances, many DSCR lenders have no seasoning requirements at all.Easier qualification: DSCR lenders have much lighter qualification requirements than conventional or portfolio lenders, such as no DTI, income verification, or tax return hurdles that can slow down or disqualify loansFlexibility: While conventional and bank lenders are heavily regulated and follow standardized rules, DSCR lenders have much more flexibility and control over their guidelines.

Are there other creative tax strategies that involve real estate that I should be looking into?

The state forecloses when taxes are delinquent for the most part. 

Nevada's Taxes: - Nevada's property taxes DO NOT reassess on the sale. - No state income tax. 3.

I think I am looking for someone to do taxes and give tax advice but I am 52 with a great job and would like some advice for investing / retirement planning. 

Costs for the home are more than the mortgage, you have property taxes, insurance and for rentals vacancies. 

However, I'm looking for recommendations for a tax professional/CPA in the Seattle, WA area preferably the Kent, WA area.

@Mica MooreI recommend finding a tax strategist who specializes in real estate taxation and retirement planning.

My total cost after insurance, taxes, etc is $2278.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?