Some sellers may opt not to pay the buyer-side commission, in which case the buyer will be responsible for compensating their agent.How it may affect buyers and sellers: Sellers may feel that not having to pay the buyer's agent commission is good for them as they can save half of the commission.

Because tax and logistical benefits are so different. 

Strong job growth, landlord friendly, and 4th lowest property taxes in the US make investing in NV make sense on paper too.  

Many believe this is a cost saving mecanism but in many cases it will cost as much if not more and will not be as sound of a legal instrument.

And refinishing is typically pricy if done by pros...However if you are confident in your abilities to do it yourself, and looking to save right now, refinishing yourself might be an option. 

This saves you from having to check the mailbox as well.

A rental pays no self employment tax. 

Do I have to add those $45000 to my income and then I pay taxes and my ordinary tax bracket wiil be the $45000 plus my work income, do I get taxed twice?

Some things to consider are: if minor maintenance is included, if they file the occupancy tax on the owners behalf, if they hire the cleaning service and if they "eat" the credit card fees or pass them onto the owner.

Putting cash to work instead of sitting in a savings account.