That class was basically a semester-long discussion of S corporations, LLCs and trusts.But back to the two random comments:1.

Not looking to switch programs, just up my knowledge base in a few ways:1) Skilled in basic double entry bookkeeping, but would like to expand on this to become advanced (not necessarily expert). 2) Increase my knowledge on coding entry items, per tax laws, for small business and single family home rentals (we have both).

Basically, what is the long-term outlook for the DOD function they are supporting?

It was run poorly by the prior owners but we went in and have basically had to turn over the whole building given the old tenants were not properly vetted.

Therefore, nowadays, my preferred countries are those in which I can get a mortgage at a very low interest rate (basically get free money), which leads me to the European Union.

How committed are you and want do you really want are the real questions.I'm leaving out so much, but maybe you can read between the lines:Kinda like a calculator, if you don't have the math knowledge, sure a calculator can help you do some basic math, but if you have a scientific calculator would you need it/want to even learn it?

Austin is basically Raleigh, a city 1000 miles away in a completely different state. 

Then use a basic Excel sheet to allocate your monthly ending cash balance or at any point in time across taxes, CapEx, reserves, etc, effectively creating a zero-based cash budget.

Leading to very high risk for OOS investors and basically appropriate for locals who can manage with a heavy hand and self manage for best long term results.. 

Sometimes I think of the differences between Microsoft Word (which has EVERYTHING but you might not use it all) and Google Docs (simpler, has the basics, but not all the extra stuff).