Most are being encouraged to buy Class B-minus rentals and below, but no one corrects them about their mistake of using Class A assumptions on these rentals:When a newbie gets smacked with reality via their losses, they then can only suck it up until time improves their mistake or dump at a loss.So, my question is, why can't we all do better and grow our industry with integrity?

Since rental losses are typically passive, the best way to offset W-2 income is through Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) (750+ hours) or Short-Term Rentals (STRs) (100+ hours and more time than anyone else managing the property), which allow real estate losses, including depreciation, to offset active income.A cost segregation study accelerates depreciation, generating large upfront deductions.

Many rentals have losses on paper due to depreciation. 

In layman’s terms, I took all of my earned income to continue with the rehab only paying down my debt when someone else paid me (my lender via draw money).I won’t bore you with the details, but this lasted about 6 months.

DR Horton in our market built 2000 sq ft homes in rural areas and smaller homes at 1500 and the only ones they made money on were 1500. they sold the ones above 2000 sq ft at losses or break even close to $150 per square foot. 

They will take the average of the last 12 months, then charge you the same amount each month.

This is my first and last experience with Wagner Nolasco and his group.  

At this point I'm mentally prepared to take a loss and be done with it.

Quote from @David DiGioia: Count me in...I invested last year as well. 

You might consider: Consulting a Real Estate Attorney – Your emails may possibly prove misrepresentation.Requesting Public Records – A FOIA request might reveal why the city denied you but later approved the duplex.Escalating to City Officials – Bringing this to local officials could expose inconsistencies.Exploring Tax Write-Offs – A CPA might help offset your financial loss, if it is possible.I’d definitely seek legal advice.