If so, why would the rate be so high?

At the end of the day, you have more to learn, but the high level  fundamentals are the same.  

I've fought and won high property tax assessments before without assistance.

My name is Rasean Green and I am still in high school.

If your tree causes damages to someone else's property (even as the result of high winds) you will be liable for that damage.

I priced a home too high once and I wasn't getting anything, once I dropped it to a certain amount I had leads coming every day to see the home. 

We complement each other to be sure we get a quality product for the owner.The parallel is that you could find a business partner that is the store front and does the people interactions while you quietly attend the meetings commenting on occasion, but are the brains behind the details and the analysis.Just food for thought.Sincerely,Joe

So it really is going to cost you as low as 20% or as high as 47% depending on your tax bracket. 

Any contact will be highly appreciated.

With 5 units on 4 properties, it sounds like you're single family heavy buying highly distressed properties that take time to renovate.