This way, you can compare apples to apples between different investment vehicles/strategies to see which you do better in.

All the vehicles in the world used asbestos break pads and there was a significant amount of asbestos in the are due to break pads.

I think the only use it has is when the city parks vehicles on it...The fire/life/safety (aka fire marshal) games that Jay is talking about area a universal constant in OR.

., some units have already been upgraded and are achieving rent increases)Experienced team, particularly the project management teamMultiple exit strategiesThe budget for renovations and capital expenditures is raised upfront, rather than through cash flowValue-add investments can be powerful vehicles of wealth, but they also come with serious risks.

The most common examples are durable lab equipment, vehicles, machinery, buildings, furniture, and computer software.Buildings, vehicles and machinery are specificclly excluded.  

If you're buying a house, just go buy it and ask the seller to take 3% off the price, or allow them to keep the extra 3% to sweeten the deal...If you're selling your flip or whatever, there are plenty of vehicles that allow you to safely do so and offer varying degrees of assistance depending on your experience and tolerance levels.

As with most investment vehicles, people are attracted by and curious about the possible returns.

I have done some research in regards to the car rental business and it seems it could be a good investment that could pay your vehicle off quickly. 

Realestate has always been a secondary business (investment vehicle) for me and always cash purchases, which is what my original question pertains to.

Thus in pursuit of tax benefits you may be crowding out some investment opportunities from more seasoned sponsors who are full on their subscriptions with this tax-advantaged vehicle.