And what's really crazy are the number of people vigorously defending this nonsense, clueless as to even the basics of finance, mathematics, or even simple arithmetic. 

After 35 years I’ve developed a healthy respect for this business from the school of hard knocks.The day I’ve discovered this business is easy or simple will be a good day to retire.

The answer is relatively simple, it's landlord fatigue.  

At its most simple we’re separating the appreciation/capital buildup benefit from the cash flow benefit.  

Somehow, I had it in my head that I didn't want to do a cost seg, I like to keep things simple and cost seg seemed not worth it, so I have been investing for over a decade before we did the first.

With software, it's only as powerful as its user so some clients overcomplicate things and spend most of their time trying to "fix Quickbooks".The most successful and quick clients keep it simple or keep it to their comprehensive level. 

New construction, townhome style or even small simple house style - coupled with nice neighborhood amenities, and in a good school zone 

His reason was the only thing he knew to do with the proceeds was to loan it back out at 12%, and he would be "behind" where he is now in cashflow.His proceeds would have given him options up to and including PE, but he is a simple man and in his case holding was the option for now. 

I'll keep this short and simple.

Do you still recommend using a real estate CPA or is their tax professionals that specialize in the more simple investor situations like mine?