We are not tied to a particular coastal market, since we understand that certain areas have higher taxes/fees/regulations/hostility to STR/flood insurance/etc. 

Lenders generally require you to have at least 3 months of reserves or cash that will pay for mortgage, property taxes, insurance and HOA (if applicable).Most lenders will generally lend on 1-4 units and condos.

I have cross reference the mailing addresses with the county tax records on thousands of records and I would say they are 90% correct and the sale dates are within two weeks of the actual recorders office dates on title record. 

This is most important to me as I earn high income and have a high tax liability.

Nice reminder....I'm not all that :)That 200k profit would get wiped out in closing costs, realtor fees, property taxes, and insurance.

Didn't I just see a proposal that would change STR classification so that they will have to pay 4x in property tax?

Looking for a CPA who can help navigate through the tax season!

I'm a property tax professional (reducing taxes for commercial property owners) living in Northern Kentucky.

Stocks are pretty liquid, BUT selling them triggers tax consequences and the timing of when you want the money for real estate purposes might not coincide with the best time to sell the stock.

Finding creative ways to earn side income.