I listened to some of these gurus (including a few people on BP) about acquiring doors to have "financial freedom" and bought 2 Class C properties in Indianapolis, not hating the city just my choice of property purchases - that cash flow on paper has turned out to be -$300 to -$500 a month.

Sometimes, a deal looks great on paper for a flip, but as you dig deeper, you realize the numbers might not line up as expected.

Everything else I can do with pen and paper.  

I seriously doubt it is a service animal, more likely a emotional support animal (a pet usually with papers off the internet)....I like Jonathan's description of ESA being handed out like cotton candy at a state fair...pretty accurate.

Once you have them served and file the papers with the court, the court will assign a First Tier Hearing - basically a mediation session where hopefully you are able to work out a move out date certain (with the tenant paying use and occupancy).

It is important to note that my business partner is a family member and we are aligned on pursuing whatever strategy is most optimal for our main goal of acquiring as many properties as possible collectively, regardless of ownership percentages on paper. 

STRs require more hands-on management, but it’s a viable option for reducing your taxable income without needing REPS.You might also consider a cost segregation study to accelerate depreciation on the rental, creating larger upfront paper losses.

. - The examples have incredibly good math on paper.

I always thought that if I can show them on paper the difference and how much more money they can make that it will be enticing. 

I completely understand your logic and on paper seems easy haha.