I live in a smaller and older suburb of Fort Worth where I am less likely to get tracked down (I see evidence of work on properties all around me that are clearly not permitted or up to code), but also know that the specs on the house will change with the appraisal district once I get the property refinanced. 

I live in S pringville, UT.

A double deposit for someone on section 8 can be a lot but there are many programs that assist with deposit help.

Did they buy it as an investment or to live in?

He is the go-to investor/ investor focused realtor in the Tampa Bay area that has assisted a ton of my clients with the same goals as you.

I live in a newly constructed town home (2 years old) - I've had rodent problems for the past year with mice scratching the walls and making entry into the home.

It may seem overwhelming, but you are not alone, we are a community of real estate investors and active CPAs assisting real estate investors nationwide with their tax planning and business structure.

When you sell your primary (living there 2 of the last 5 years), you don't make taxes on the first 500k of profit.

This is because the transfer to the LLC is considered a change in ownership, which prompts a reassessment based on the fair market value at the time of the transfer.Admittedly, property tax implications are not my area of expertise, so I strongly recommend consulting with a local real estate attorney or tax advisor for precise guidance tailored to your situation.Additionally, if you need property management services for multifamily properties in Miami, Curbelo Capital Management specializes in this area and would be happy to assist you.Best regards,Diego Curbelo

I think David Ramsey's points about living within your means and saving is good, but it doesn't apply to housing.