Now I do concede you control higher value assets but you can buy stocks on margin with the same effect or better yet buy options.

One rented for $100 more than what was quoted to me, and appraised for $16k more than I purchased it for (although I do concede that this is very rare).Regarding usually starting with little equity in the deal, that is a concern of mine.

Would not concede landscaping forces anything, least of all appreciation.IMO, landscaping enhances curb appeal and thus equates to 'desirability' to the tenants. 

Obviously she's not happy about the first two but she conceded in her email those fees.  

Finally he jumped on our Cash, close in 30, but he did get a nice tax deduction.We bid on several a month only to see the majority sell for prices that are simply not viable. yet we run into many buy & holds who have conceded to $100 a door/month (gross), yet still consider themselves savvy investors ??? 

Unfortunately the seller wanted the higher SP, but was willing to concede to repairs.

you had an incompetent IRS auditor who accepted it, even though you did not qualify (it happens, but don't count on it)you did not qualify as RE Pro, and the IRS did not concede it, but you still had no change in tax liability, even without RE Pro (sometimes possible, which was John's point)Whichever it was - your case was NOT TYPICAL.

We have discussed that perception, and I am willing to concede that perception is not always reality. 

I can't even imagine the hell people go through when their house is tied up in a contract by an immoral individual who bullies the seller to concede to his/her terms.

Steve, my thoughts are similar to yours, however, I will likely need to concede 3% to a buyer agent anyway.