(note: this would reduce cash flow).I very much want to start BRRRRing.

If you increase the NOI by either increasing rents or reducing expenses, you increase the buildings value, and you can literally take that to the bank (and get a nice tax-free refi).

Increased rent and reduced expenses as a result.

He was once obese and would eat too many sweats especially when stressed or depressed.

You also need to learn how to both lower and manage stress because stress kills.

As far as having 20% in the home, that typically will not reduce your monthly payment (at this point). 

And if it is true and I follow this advice to reduce a property tax, I would think that I would lose Federal tax benefits related to investment properties.

Wouldn't the higher the NOI reduce the overall risk?

I think you can reduce your costs by buying second hand appliances. 

But local governments are allowed to license and inspect properties.While the proposed changes would ban ordinances that specifically target vacation rentals, cities and counties would still be allowed to pass ordinances dealing with noise, parking and trash, so long as they apply to all residential properties, the bill’s supporters stressed Thursday.Much of the debate on the proposal focused on the property rights of people and businesses that own the vacation rentals and the property rights of neighboring homeowners.