They love knowing more voters/tax dollars are potentially headed their way 3.

In MLS systems that use the Core Logic Matrix system, which is about 50% of MLS systems nationwide, square footage is pulled directly from the governments tax records.Additionally, there is no standard way to measure square footage.

You’re going to put down $76k anyway to avoid PMI right?

If 2795 is the current market rent for a property like this, then you might raise it a little, so by 50-75 each year after the current lease ends to cover cost increases (prop taxes, prop insurance, labor costs, etc). 

The downsides are you’re paying taxes that will go away at their passing.

What would you avoid?

That might be something to consider, and we got a tax break as well.

I would encourage you to join whichever one is closest to you and avoid paying some "guru" money that won't yield you anything. 

Tax liens3.

Carrying cost loan (closing costs on loan and interest), utilities, etc can be written off from a tax standpoint to reduce your liability/