Right now, the best offers around me are for some 1.3-4 million, that only generated around 100k per year gross, so there would be a high chance of not cash flowing, and paying money, especially with a commercial loan (these buildings have more than 4 units).I was thinking that although the rental itself does not generate money, I would be able to deduct the mortgage interest, and depreciation from my personal w2 income and would be net positive.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Harder to qualify for cheap/free money as you collect more homes. 

I've had tax companies lie to me about this and I ended up wasting money on unnecessary entities.

These programs offer options for less money down and in some cases DPA - Down payment assistance.As a banker for over 18+ years I am very skeptical when I hear a new name in the business only because its become tougher to lend with all of the new laws and credit/insurance requirements and regulations.  

One option I have is to demo and rebuild the house using insurance money but it will take about a year and lot of involvement.

Buyers and sellers should consider some amount of closing money be held in escrow after closing to cover potential problems with the non-responding tenants.Does anybody have any experiences to share with successful use of a Tenant Estoppel Letter, or times they wish they'd know about this tool before entering a Purchase and Sale Agreement?

You can get more money on either of those avenues..

Are you collecting properties or collecting money?

Section 8 is a legit way to make money.