My loss was only $500 BUT I didn't follow my instincts and I got burned.Please BEWARE of an email from Jason N Coogler from Prime Access Loan located in Perry, GA.

Appreciation MAY offset the cashflow loss.

@Brody Veilleux Loss harvesting in real estate allows you to offset capital gains by selling a property at a loss, which can also offset gains from stocks or other investments.

So I am at a loss and would really appreciate any advice. 

I then recoup any losses in the resale and down payment forfeiture.

If you can't get flexible terms to get the deal to work, then you lose your shirt on losses.

The Market Context:The area I’m working in is not a large metro but a poorer region where issues like food insecurity affect 14–20% of the population.

All cash costs, and negative CF is a loss, must be recovered before you can make a profit. 

Its the less aggressive model but it was programed into me from a young age, keep your business risk separate from the things that you need to live (home, car, food, etc.). 

The rental might be vacant for a month,(8% loss) or a tenant might not pay for a month while you pay to evict them.(8-16% loss)  A $1,000 appliance/water heater, or a $8k rook or hvac unit might go out.(5-40% loss)  You should be paying a PM 8%.