That said one reason for higher taxable wages would be higher 401k contributions or other such benefits.

A duplex would give you guys rent on the other side that would take care of most the mortgage and would be cheaper than renting.

Some parts of your rehab are cheaper and more efficient to have someone else do for you.

The 2200 is going to be cheaper per sf because big ticket items like the kitchens and baths are generally close to the same size in both homes.  

I, too, like the second picture and I would welcome them, especially if they're cheaper than custom-made cabinets.

Purchase loan on primary residence is 50 basis points cheaper than investment loans, down payment can go as low as 0, and the first 500K of sale profit is tax free.

Due to zoning laws it's usually cheaper just to do the flood cert and send in a LOMA to try and get an exemption. 25% of all flood claims typically happen in areas outside of the flood zone.

And it's a lot cheaper not to have to maintain one than to just not put one in in the first place.My husband and I don't have one in our home, and have managed to be quite happy without one.

And fixing three holes at once is cheaper than fixing one hole on three separate visits, but I feel like if a place starts to look beat up the tenant and/or guests aren't going to treat things with as much respect.  

On everything else they tend to be really high on rates.So for my homeowners policy and property insurance I use other providers that are much cheaper.