They seem to be saying we will finance anything, everywhere, which would lead me to believe they are merely an intermediary.

However; that sort of capital is a mere fraction of the all the capital that exists.

In reality, there's a lot of complications:you cannot depreciate to zero, as @David M. pointed outthe capital gain rate will increase at this level of numbers, so different rates will apply to the $500k of appreciationdepreciation recapture is not a flat rate, 25% is merely its ceiling, so again, different rates will apply to parts of depreciation recaptureNo sane accountant will estimate it by hand  and will instead use tax software.

But I do know this, Ashley and I started in 2012 as Broke Kids. ( literally I was going door to door with my pressure washer trying to get enough work for grocery and bill money washing houses for a mere $75 a pop) Last year we got out of the Rat Race.

Stay away from the “guru” sales-pitch events - they rarely increase your investment knowledge, they merely empty your wallet!

I doubt the gas co had anything to do with it as they merely supply the fuel source to the burner.

Although we are not merely order takers, you are the client and we look out for your best interests, therefore it should not matter what the seller thinks or how they'll react.

You can find a lot of information on the internet, but not all of it is correct or it merely presents one perspective or part of the story. 

I have been investing in RE crowdfunding platforms for about a year, and it has been clear to me RE investing is what I want to do for the rest of my life. 

One issue you bring up is the mere fact there could be TWO closings.