My Collin County taxes here in Texas is about 2.45%Mark

@Mark KillingsworthWelcome to the Biggerpockets community

Hey @Mark NelsonThanks a lot for your response. 

I'll tell you as a contractor that has done work for Lowes and Home Depot, expect a 40% mark up on contractor install prices and material. 

Hey @Mark Bennett-Hill,Welcome to Bigger Pockets!

Mark is very active in real estate and does a good amount in IL.

@Mark Nolan, can I have a Solo 401k own shares of my company if it is a C corp like a ROBs? 

@Mark Creason as far as the liens go, I believe you're correct that they attach to the property and have certainly NEVER heard of one on a credit report, BUT what she MUST avoid is something I've mentioned before to anyone from out of town, although this was more on the lines of taking on too much repair work and thus too many code violations at once and then falling on the bad side or the powers that be here, is to AVOID AT ALL COSTS HAVING ANYTHING TURN INTO A CIVIL COURT JUDGEMENT! 

It seemed like a risk, but one I considered as the idea flew into my head.Seeing your numbers, though, I realize that I will be at the 35% equity mark at purchase, so it wouldn't be too long before I was ready for another.Great advice and perspective

Mark