We need even just the basic deductions of home ownership(then later turning this into a sole investment property) as my wife & I have only been taking the standard deduction each year and usually owe(we have lowered the amount we owe increasing 401k contributions), and pending a new promotion within a year, we will make significantly more W-2 income.

And I can confirm this is basically what we're seeing with many of our clients... the estimated SEV is falling slightly short of the new assessed value. 

But basically I hate this Job, hate this state and want to move on with my life.

.: @Andrew Syrios i did think about that but TX has absurd requirements. basically making it not worth it unless you are a full-time realtor.Really?

Contractor communication issues, basics of 203k.

So are you basically saying that as long as I stay in the 31204 zip code I should be fine?

Has basically everything you need. 

You basically kept your checkbook on a computer and then used classes to track income and expenses by property which is what you need for your Schedule E.4.

My friend in Big Bear says it's basically vacant unless it's winter.

They don't follow basic instructions.