I called the city to see if they would be willing to lower the property taxes or do anything to help with the fact that parking is so limited.

My question is based on the following:lets say you put down 20% on 300K property which is 60k (plus closing costs ) and you are breaking even with you mortgage + other expenses(taxes ,management fees,...) included.

I'm interested in investing in Idaho, but I have zero experience with Idaho taxes (or state income tax at all for that matter).Questions:I've heard that property taxes in Idaho are higher for out of state owners vs. residents (i.e. a house could cost $2K in annual taxes for a resident, but may be $3K for an out-of-state owner).

Propstream allows you to pull niche lists of homeowners that are tax delinquent, failed listings, high equity, or even in preforeclosure.

Purchased for kids future/college fund (maybe relevant maybe not) Mortgage rate is 4.4% currently paying $1149 a month (including taxes/Insurance)Currently rents for $1550 (room for upping rent to $1600+)In the 2 years Ive had it, Ive added a roof(insurance claim),new windows, new bathroom, plumbing.

I would also consider taxes into your situation. 

Can I write off my real estate education costs on my taxes?   

The suburbs will be higher taxes but generally better schools and higher income tenants.

Location is not an issue as most of them remotely assist RE clients with their tax planning and accounting. 

Trying to hold off until after the first of the year for tax purposes.