It's just a horrible idea to contemplate such a strategy and should never be done.On whether to buy unpermitted units I would not.

hanging out and at real estate meetups.. you want to meet in person the folks your doing business with or contemplating doing business with. 

Investors contemplating investment in a multifamily real estate syndication deal should keep in mind that, while they will receive tax-advantaged income during the life of the investment, it may not be possible to defer taxes on capital gains after the property is sold via a 1031 Exchange.However, you can use a Deferred Sales Trust to help them gain tax deferral, liquidity, diversification and freedom to buy qualified real estate at any time tax deferred with your funds so you can create and preserve more wealth.

I contemplated that same decision and decided to sell and re invest in Des Moines, Iowa.  

A lot of areas have a long way to go, they need to clean up this city and spend more on beautifying it versus contemplating Rent Control.   

Seller further warrants that there is no material or other known defects or facts regarding Property, which would adversely affect the value of Property.NO JUDGMENTS: Seller warrants that there are no judgments threatening the equity in Property, and that there is no bankruptcy pending or contemplated by any titleholder.

I'm contemplating buying a property as a rental income property.

I am contemplating developing a partnership with property owners to get into the shared economy space?

If it were the 2017 taxes that you were contemplating not paying, I would say it is up to you and the strategy you're pursuing whether or not you would want to pay them.

This individual had recently purchased the 32 Unit from a Non-Profit and was contemplating selling.