I am simply using more precise language.I do this because Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI) is generated when a tax-exempt entity engages in a trade or business on a regular or repeated basis (i.e. flipping houses or other types of dealer activities). 

I'm pretty active in KC and can say that there is no shortage of buyers. 

Yes, if you pay more than the current tax assessment value for a property the taxes for the following year could increase.

Also wondering if I can refinance using the property tax assessment from the city/town as the "value". 

With these entities, any profit earned from the rental activity is “passed through” to the owner or owners’ individual tax returns and they pay tax on it at their individual income tax rates.Thanks.

- bought house in May 2016 for $212,900- Mortgage balance is around $182,000 at 3.5%- I’ve put around $15,000 into it- 2017 tax assessment: $225,000; 2018 $250,000- would list for $269,000.

Of course you can do what you want, but there's a good chance it will not go as planned, and either you or the tenant will not be happy.If those decks are due for a refinish, and the refinishing is pretty easy, who don't you send a handyman over there to do it, or go over there yourself if you're a more active sort of landlord?

Zelle .com has partnered with over 30 banks in the U.S. to send money to individuals regardless of who they bank with and the funds goes right into your account.Just make sure you have a unique email or phone number so your tenant can add you as an contact to pay you.After the setup of your chase account and the activation of quick pay, test it yourself to ensure it works correctly (which it would) try having someone you know send like a $1.00Hope that helps...sorry for the long memo...

If you are a troglodyte and simply say "um" & grunt now and then, you probably won't like being an "active" investor.

I refer you to Florida Statues 475.42 and 475.43 and the following URLs. https://www.richardhornsby.com/crimes/regulatory/unlicensed-practice-of-real-estate.html https://swflreia.com/2016/01/19/unlicensed-real-estate-activity-florida/ I have been a Real Estate Investor, since 1998.