What I mean by this is that if a multi family is cheaper than renting (ie, your portion of the mortgage is lower than renting in the area and it saves you money on your monthly housing expense, it might be worthwhile looking into even if the net cash flow is "negative").  

I put regular laminate countertops etc in them as they will be cheaper to replace, but the homes are nice section 8 homes.

Any reduction in debt or cash received might be treated as "taxable boot," potentially resulting in tax liabilities.

I plan to go to Detroit soon as I am exploring markets that are cheaper to get into.

As for aggregate losses: Yes, any losses above your W2 income that result from the cost segregation study can be carried forward to future tax years if they exceed your current year’s taxable income.

Transfer management to a new PM as soon as one is located.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

Even on cheaper rentals. 

There is a cheaper program with access to the course modules, online platform but you have to pay $200 an hour to talk to a coach.

That being said, it could be significantly cheaper to have a large finished shed built in lieu of a garage and it and can serve the same purposes for you.

Either there are cheaper options you can go to or you just need to consider it the cost of doing business and factor it in to your offer price.