Given the competitiveness in Scottsdale, exploring duplexes or triplexes might be a more feasible alternative to larger multi-family units.

Here’s why and what alternatives might exist:Real Estate Syndication or Fund: Invest in funds that generate passive rental income, which can offset Schedule E losses.Real Estate Professional (REPS): Qualify for REPS to reclassify rental losses as non-passive, allowing them to offset active income.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Now, if you have an alternative interpretation of the Regs, please share. 

That way you are an alternative rental option for those that cannot afford a single family home.

Other times the terms may be worse, but it’s worth it because you have no alternative.

@Tom Craig,Glad it provided some useful insights into alternative methods.Eric is still off track - I still don't know what he's doing. 

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It was a big alternative church property you know mind benders. one parcel in the middle of their campus 20 acres. they acquired from an owner sub too the back taxs and they never paid 1/2 of one years tax's prior to coming into title..

Exercise caution and explore alternatives before considering them

Do you think that taking bigger risks may have alternatively landed you in a dark and cold place?