And to break out speculation from fact:Fact:  your deal was a new build (less risk from "behind the walls")Fact:  your deal offered 1% more than many rehab deals on other portals but similar LTVFact:  you have a great track record and more experience (well not really more as the other sponsors do too, but you do claim a great track record, of which I have little doubt.)Fact:  your deal did NOT fund after 30+ days, their deals funded within a few hours (dollar amounts were similar if not MORE than yours)Speculation:  Are investors at the other portals just stupid to take more risk and less reward? 

Where I live, owner occupants get a break on their property taxes, while investors get hammered.  

But, here in CA and other places, the recent 5 years have produced sales prices that are next to impossible to break even.Here in Orange County, the average $650,000 house that's junk will only bring in $2,300 a month in rent.

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Could someone help me the following - As a passive investor, how does one claim the depreciation/losses from the investment property? For example - if expenses are more than profits and you have a net loss, could ...

Once I've taken care of all the loose ends, I'm going to break away and go solo.

His workers spend their entire lunch break debating which is the better beverage: Coores or Bud Light.

I can't remember where I read this but I saw an ad about tax breaks to those that live in the house for atleast 24 motnhs-while the house is under constructionWould this be a good way to flip a home?

Another option is to check out the HUD guidelines for "rent reasonableness" in your area which will break down by metro area and size of the building.

For me, finding trustworthy advisers is the key step in breaking the ice and getting through this barrier.

As an investor you can find one to make a deal happen or break one you want out of.