I smell a refi in your pipeline a year or so from now, remember this isn't a home loan, so "two years of tax returns showing a profit" is NOT a hard/fast rule at all to get the best terms.

Yes physical cash, I'm also worried about putting the money in to others bank accounts and then them getting taxed on the money because it'll look like income even if there just transferring the money to the lender.

Does it look at all 3 credit bureaus?

I listed my home for rent and after 30+ days of reviews and home tours signed a lease on 3/30 with an individual who met my preferences for financial/credit history but could not move in until end of May.

Tax season often leads to creative interpretations of what can be considered a deductible business expense.

I'm filing my taxes using TurboTax and completed form 8824 for Fed purposes.

However, I'd advise steering clear of Harris County, particularly in Houston, due to the excessively high taxes.

Did you agree to pay a 3% credit to the buyer?

@Christopher SarmientoHow was the 50k estimated tax calculated?  

Looking to invest in states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee or any Landlord/Tax friendly states.Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.