The municipality takes responsibility for the portion in the R.O.W.

Here’s how: Go Direct to Sellers – The best deals aren’t on the MLS.

In stock market, the best you can do is hopefully take some sting out of your tax bill. 

Another downside is you loose on the advantages, of the Federal Tax Code, by not closing in the name of a LLC (you can elect to have a LLC taxed, as a S Corporation which is a whole other conversation).If you want to close in the name of a LLC, Mortgage Lenders will offer you Commercial Loan Terms (25-30% down, a 15-25 year amortization, and a ballon due in 5-7 years).

I will say though that even in any market, there are sub-markets that you may either want to be in or want to stay away from.

If the house was built in the 50's or earlier than you probably have cast iron pipes.

I've had a BiggerPockets account for a little while but wasn't active at all in the past.

I used to live in the city and the taxes and water bills are nightmares.

A little more context would be helpful I have 70 single family in the Westland and surrounding cities.

Alright - I was mistaken about the 1% rule not working in any interest rate condition.