There does need to be some education reform, but not sure that this would be the way to do it. 

Any proposed changes on the horizon that may affect landlords in the near or longer-term, i.e. property tax reform, civic measures, building projects etc.Thanks!

I've solely invested in TX for the last 12 years and closed my CA LLC and reformed in a business friendly state many years ago.  

To my knowledge UBIT tax rates were not affected by the new tax reform.

@Joe Splitrock - and putting aside my personal like/dislike for our current president, the tax reform plan will hurt economy in the end, slowly and gradually.........Give it 2 years and the impact will show up...or at least that is my view of it....Like I said, rob the poor to give to the wealthy does not work...

Also, under the new tax reform, they can be completely expensed.In other words, the new tax reform amplifies the problem you're addressing.

Reagan’s 1981 tax cut created a real estate speculation frenzy that the 1986 Tax Reform measure brought down to earth.

They are selling not just coaching and additional seminars, but a computer program that gives you access to everything you need to run an investing business; RE forms, RE community, rehabbing templates that can minimize headaches with contractors and speed up completion. 

It's probably worth paying attention to which way the wind blows with the House Tax Reform Bill.

Based on the proposed Tax Reform with the substantial increase of the Standard deduction would it make more sense to refinance my investment properties as a cash out and payoff the mortgage on my primary residence.