https://www.hrblock.com/tax-software/ is the website that describes the difference between basic and premium.It mentions Premium has the following that Basic does notReporting assistance on income from investments, stock options, home sales and retirementGuidance on maximizing mortgage interest and real estate tax deductionsOne personal state program download included — a $39.95 value.

The adjudicators also seem to nitpick on whether or not a filing was properly completed by the landlord so I definitely understand why you mentioned really understanding what is required of the landlord as the process could be even further delayed.

The reason most people shy away from it is that it takes a great deal of knowledge and expertise they lack to develop, not to mention access to a great deal of long-term capital.Unless you were doing the actual blue collar work, you could not make such a project work as it is too small to afford to hire such work done.

If your managing yourself it, is this a place you feel safe, not to mention bringing family and friends.

Are the rates you mention realistic for the 30K range, or more for bigger loans?  

He mentions tax breaks. 

Some have mentioned renting out bedrooms, but I’m surprised no one’s mentioned a duplex, three-decker, or other Small Multifamily.

In a reverse, your QI takes title to the land (with the funds provided by you that you mentioned) as what is called the exchange accommodating title holder (EAT). 

Not to mention the age, construction and how the sfr is owned will dictate if a company can or can not offer a quote.The best solution is to align yourself with independent agents (like the ones you have found)who can get you to the best option in that market in the least amount of time.   

As was mentioned earlier, they do direct deposit and the money shows up in my account like clockwork.