I'm really not sure why owner occupants are exempt from paying school tax, I just don't get it.

I tell the tenants I consider it late and if I am asked to report on payment history I will report it exactly as it occurred and let the next landlord decide. 

And No multifamily. 4) rent ratio above 1.3% 5) ultimate goal is to net $200 minimum off each property/month regardless of purchase price and rents. 6) we try for good schools but it's hard in the c class properties.7) we also consider the crime rates in the area. 8) we prefer already rented if through a turnkey company. 9) we try not to buy more than 1 home in the same area.

I am also going back to school and changing my career. 

One might have looked at something the other didn't or they pulled comps in a different school district etc. a lot of different info goes into the valuation process.

The important question is do they have any history of evictions?

I know I haven't been online for a while but i just signed up for real estate school finally and will be starting classes next month. 1. what are things that I should expect and look forward to?

Hope that helps.JeffBy the way...I went to school at CWU for a year and lived in the Burg!

They suddenly have an opportunity for some degree of stability in a safe area with good schools.  

When I started in this business I was working 55 hours and going to night school for 20+ hours for my Mba.