However, I also think that a lot of people who set out to pursue this strategy miss the fact that it is literally a lifetime commitment to deferring taxes, which by definition means not realizing the gains.

There was a BP member who was quite active for a short duration that presented hi use case for RE not being a good investment compared to other investments especially ially stocks.  

I think it will also depends on state laws and a lot of information not present but the HOA rules and insurances are two different things.

I presently have a negative cash flow  in all 3 properties but am more interested in paying off the mortgages early to reap rewards later.Any thoughts? 

There software can tract really small differences in what's presented and what it should be.

As for submitting an LOI without proof of funds, sellers may still consider it if you present a well-researched offer, highlight your experienced team, and provide a clear financing plan.

One symptom is leases that have not been renewed or increased in years, but you also find a lot of deferred maintenance.I do a survey about rent increases with our RPA members every year here in Milwaukee and most of them have between 5 and 50 units.

And if someone implements a " defer, defer and die" strategy they can avoid paying taxes on real estate indefinitely.That's the quick summary.

You need a siteplan that you can present to the city.

And here is a link to the plan the County presented in the first meeting, last month: https://engage.buncombecounty.org/DownloadFile/ImportFile_00...