That's NOT a viable plan (for reference, see years 2007-2011).If you can't hold it profitably, sell it fast and move on!

It can be fairly profitable in that it could help you live for free, etc.

She wants to take the profit and pay capital gains and the take the remaining !

Find a good property being totally mismanaged - offer to purchase 60% and take operational control selling your property management expertise and future profitability, providing property owner/seller with enough cash to pay off his pressing debts keeping current loan in place. 

I had intended to sell about $5.3MM of rental property and simply use the profits to may off debt on other notes. 

I've been exploring options for a multifamily property, single-family homes, and even a luxury condo that could work as an Airbnb.My primary goal is to find an investment that has good potential for profit and tax benefits for this year.

No, they have a deep understanding of their customers and place stores where the customers want to shop to maximize sales and profits.

It's the best because it's confusing, which keeps Wall Street investors out, and keep our profits high with lowered competition.

Mainly finding housing that I can profit from with an assignment fee.

I would factor those expenses in when you are analyzing your potential profits and expenses.Pittsburgh is still a lot cheaper than VA and is a great place to start.