Essentially you are creating future tax free income by being able to roll over these losses.If your income is between $100,000 and $150,000, a portion of that $150 loss is deductible and the rest rolls forward.If your income is less than $100,000, your loss is fully deductible - and THAT's the cool thing about rental income. 

Using your first property as collateral could help reduce the cash you need upfront, but it’s essential to weigh the risks and it's not really recommended specially if this will be your first.I recommend focusing on building reserves or seeking partnerships to fund flips.

They are lawyers so can appeal through the whole process essentially for free.

I think what you are describing is essentially a data center Build to suit perhaps? 

High-quality listing photos are essential, so hire a professional photographer.

We include a couple days of essentials like toilet paper, etc to get them by. 

But the Midwest duplex in a good school district neighborhood.

Your site has got all the essential features and functionalities alright.

They argue that the first few years maintenance would be insignificant since the properties are renovated, and so you're essentially stashing that money away for the future maintenance needs. 

I'm barely considering my second house, just bought the first in Jenks school district 10 months ago.