I had the listing on Avail (which I use as a rental manager, and posts to many other popular rental sites), Zillow, and Facebook Marketplace.I already have a Section 8 tenant at Property #1 (which I acquired during the purchase), so I'm not opposed to the program at all, and to be honest, they pay above market rent in my area, so that worked for me.

@Ryan Paltridge I have helped 3 BiggerPockets investors buy 4 STRs in Scottsdale in the last 12 months.My recommendation would be to concentrate on zip codes in popular locations that also have more non-HOA options.These would be 85251, 85250, 85257 for options near Old Town.

It's an incredibly popular change, so I'd be surprised if we don't see it again.As to the retroactive point, it's not happening.

If you are still at $300k you will not be in the pretty section which is close to the beaAnch.Andrew I can go upto 425 I think but only in OctoberWhat is your opinion of Ruskin as an alternative to Bradenton? 

Alternatively you could use Section 179 expensing here as well, but the expensing can't create a loss for the rental and may be carried forward.

Anyone know some good alternatives that are similar?

The income from the property pays off the debt, while you get the tax deductions, equity build up and appreciation.As to why people pay cash, many don't know, like or understand other alternative investments. 

Some locations may have "pockets" of high density student housing that proves to be more popular than a house across from one section of campus.

A simpler alternative would be a t bill or short term Treasury fund, such as SNSXX if you want the same liquidity as a high-yield savings account.

Is an alternative arrangement where the builder builds at a discounted rate, and then the investor handles selling the property + gets all profit?