Here's some food for thought:- Many of my first time investors know from the jump that they aren't going to be driving 5 hours round trip for every little item, and also know that they arent prepared to handle things like disputes, evictions, lease violations, etc.

They can also be another item that will need maintenance / replacements if they break down. 

Professional property managers are often licensed real estate brokers who specialize in acting as the filter for you for the number items, which are not only costly but a headache.

There are many benefits to carrying a mortgage.

When you get an inspection done we send it to the builder and all items are repaired without question.  

Also, do the aggregate losses above any W2 income get carried over to the following year?

Hello,Is there anyone that can help with a creative finance deal that involves seller who will carry FHA loan and title transfer to land/grantor trust? 

I just can't see a world where there isn't some tax change that happens next year to at least make some of the more procedural items of the TCJA permanent + other changes.

My Guess is these are likely small enough items/repairs that probably weren't looked at too deeply or considered during the due diligence and inspection, which I would totally understand.

Yes, I can take cash out and try to invest in higher return projects, a sort of carry trade, but the reality is that increasing return on equity generally involves more risk.