Similar homes that are true duplexes in the area, with similar sqaure footage, bathroom and BR numbers have half the tax burden.

I saw your other Post about all of Bloomington's apartments being classified as "B" properties, if that is true then some B's you'll want to avoid like the plague.. 

And according to my research from other sources (sorry if I'm totally wrong, just noting I'm a complete noob), what he is saying is true. 

There is always a pivot point as a company grows where it has to decide whether it stays true to its Grass roots development or switch to a Corporate business model. 

Saving over 1% changes my answer.Just separate out pre-paids to get to the true closing costs and select the least expensive.My opinion is to support local banks if I can. 

This is especially true if you're going the traditional buy&hold, flip or BRRRR route.

The same is true of realtors and investors. 

I have learned so many underwriting techniques like:1) Income is based on the T3 (last 3 months) while expenses are based on the T12 (last 12 months)2) If the T12 provided is less than 12 months than you need to annualize the expenses3) how to work the deal analyzer calculator   Another thing I do is I underwrite deals myself to see if I get the same calculations as my mentor.

I am a beginner living in British Columbia, Canada, all the strategies and techniques taught in bigger pocket books and on social media platforms, are they applicable in Canada too?

Yes, its true that the Miami market is booming right now.