My worst financial decision ever was not dropping out of college and investing in an IRA.  20% interest guaranteed program indefinitely with annual $2,000 annual investment.  

If you're dealing with suspended passive losses, this approach locks the overhead expenses in the suspended bucket indefinitely 

We'll keep writing offers, and I'm sure we'll keep getting beat out.With foreclosures and evictions on what now seems an indefinite hold, what does that say about the market? 

you could pay .25 less if they did not have 4 vice presidents in your local bank (where everyone holds a major, major title, so they all feel important).we have roughly 10 car makers in the US (that sell most cars). plenty of competition among them, do you agree?

If you want full tax relief the 1031 is the way to go although it is indefinite deferral and not tax free.

If you are planning on holding the house indefinitely then this might be a non-issue.

However, these tenants cared for the place as if it was their own, rarely called for issues, when they called, the issues were quickly and easily mitigated.While I'm not sure I would be willing to lock in rent prices indefinitely, I think a 3-5 year lock would:1)  Allow me to pull in market/slightly above market rent immediately.2)  Offer peace of mind to the tenant regarding future rent increases.3)  Provide incentive for the tenant to stay put.Being out of state, attracting long term tenants has more value vs squeezing out a couple of % in rent increases.Feedback appreciated.

If your proprety generates a positive cash flow, you can afford to hold indefinitely.

@Blake Reynolds, I have been a member for years and plan to continue indefinitely.

Part of the ruling was based on the cabinets having been previously moved when tenants changed, which showed they had not been installed with the intention of remaining in place indefinitely.