DSCR refinance are not under Fannie/Freddie products, and the qualification process is based on rental income and PITI, rather than W-2 and tax returns.

I would like dabble in Texas, but the high property taxes along with high mortgage rate make it difficult at the moment. 

On the HUD site there are 1,128 Sheriffs Sales, 1,392 Foreclosures, 89,031 Bankruptcies and 222,031 Tax Liens with a map and the amount in each County.

Tax Assessment – tax assessment for the property in question shows Land @ $48,920 and Improvement @ $174,300 (or a 22%/78% distribution from the total tax assessed value of $223,220).Wouldn’t be fair to use the $174,300 valuation as the basis for the CSS?

It's known for it's strong appreciation factor, low taxes, and also because it is a land-lord friendly state.Have you invested in the Cleveland or Columbus market before?

I have read Amanda Han's tax book (first book) and started on the Advanced Tax Strategies and don't really see this mentioned. 

I wanted to form a new multi-member LLC Taxed as a Partnership. 

I didn’t change anything to the house but again decided to rent it out completely while I live abroad to take advantage of tax breaks.

Generally, the location isn't as important as finding a tax professional that is knowledgable.

Land trust does not work.. there are tax implications to both parties when you GIVE back the property .. keep in mind and I have not seen one person address that..