These are the important pointers to keep in mind when shopping for tax planning:Tax planning is NOT part of tax preparation.

The realtor I saw in a local coffee shop new me as we had worked together previoulsy.

Wow, your body's thermostat is tuned really low :-)Yes a 'newer' cooling system can make the indoor air 68d when it is over 100 outside.

Each found allies in their legislative bodies to introduce the bills, got them passed and signed them into law.As Im even typing this out ideas are popping into my head about the possible levers a President could have.

Don't drive a new car to town; we have some of the best body and mechanics in Texas - in chop shops.Ah, just kidding. 

For furnishings, we bought Sarah Weaver's MTR shopping list.

So if anyone happens to know where that threshold is or where to look...like MD law, codes, statues, regulatory body, etc.

Sellers, will decide, at their listing agreement whether they want to compensate a buyer agent or not and live with their consequence of whatever they choose.Buyers agents will now have to have that difficult discussion with their buyers about their compensation upfront and a buyer will more likely shop around for an agent and learn to negotiate what they will pay their agent if the seller is not offering or not offering enough.

Most first-time investors shop blindly and end up learning the hard way..Also make sure to present the deal clearly to the lender.

Your number does seem high to me, so I would suggest you shop around.