@Tayvion Payton  When I see posts like this, something I'm thinking the poster thinks financing is easier on 5+ units due to commercial loans or that the numbers make more sense. 

It also includes managing your existing investment well to ensure you aren't bleeding money due to bad tenants, excess maintenance, etc. 

Not only were tax shelters stripped of their tax deferral capabilities, but they were stripped of it RETROACTIVE, allowing the IRS to recalculate tax shelter investors income going back 7 years.  

They are really changing the shape of the city and it may become incredibly expensive to buy out there soon due to lack of housing.

Most purposes that people on the BP forums are transferring properties to an LLC, would be exempt of the Due On Sale Clause.

What's even more frustrating than asking the IRS help desk, is asking a Turbo Tax "Tax Specialist".

@William TaylorMichigan has some of the most complicated property taxes in the USA.

@Rafael Ramos All your goals contradict each other:(1) Cashflow: buy Class C & D properties2) Appreciation: buy Class A & B properties3) Low Crime: buy Class A & B properties4) Why would you want your investments to lose money to lower your taxes?

Avoid common pitfalls like skipping due diligence, underestimating repairs, and overleveraging having reserves and a strong team is key.Good luck!

Investors get stuck and cannot cash out because of tax complications.