As someone who's looking for solid B-class break even property to just hold and appreciate, I'm confused why ATL barely gets mentioned here and other places online. 

The number one benefit for a high income earner that invests in long-term investments is that the depreciation will shield your rental income from your effective tax rate.if you are a high income earner, you are likely around the 35% federal tax bracket and another 5-10% tax bracket if you are in a state with a taxInterest income will be taxed at potentially 45% + 3.8% net investment income taxDividend income will be taxed at potentially 30% + 3.8% net investment income taxRental income potentially at 0%I think a lot of people get disappointed that their tax burden doesn't decrease.It can potentially decrease but it will require proper planning along with some level of participation with the real estate.

One they fixed (AC not working), the other they got to a barely acceptable state (hot water and pressure).My favorite part related to the conference was on shuttle to the airport. 

You are only promoting participation trophies and rationalizing poor marketing.

Both spouses can participate, doubling the benefits.  

Or one spouse needs a minimum 250 hours alone of participation, plus 500 combined?

It's a relatively small group - we try to keep active participants to around 25 during the calls so that people can speak up, engage and participate.

They even stopped talking and participating in the project with the other co-sponsors.

They even stopped talking and participating in the project with the other co-sponsors.

If you materially participate and rent for 7 days or less, and don't use it personally, this will be a non-passive activity and losses can be written against active income.