The house in question is located in West Milford, NJ and is a 1963 3 bed 2 bath split level on a pretty level .25 acre lot right outside of town center with natural gas but septic, well, etc.

There are clearly downsides - the investments are even less liquid than active real estate, they are completely out of your control and they are long term in nature.  

---I'm sure we are splitting hairs at this point.

As others have pointed out, interest income from a partnership can be classified as either "portfolio income" or "ordinary business income," depending on factors such as the nature of the partnership’s activities, the number of loans, and whether the interest is incidental to your main business or a core activity.

If someone truly believe that the 17% is real and they could borrow money at a smaller interest rate, using the fungible nature of money, the person would take a loan to get into that deal, but a feel most people would not risk there primary residence on a deal like that. 

I was under the impression that this call would be somewhat informative in nature rather than a call simply to schedule another call with one of "Scott's attorneys". 

NEW TENANT GIFTSHere's what we give new tenants.....Cleaning Bucket with Cleaning Supplies:white vinegar, baking soda, awesome degreaser, disinfectant wipes, carpet spot cleaner, magic eraser, all purpose cleaner, scrub sponge.Tote Bag with Useful Items and Tools:hand soap, paper towels, plastic garbage bags, toilet paper, toilet plunger, Zip-It (strip for clearing hair clogs from drains), plastic clothes hangers (6), shower curtain liner (good quality cloth one), laundry detergent, dish soap/dish detergent, cutting board, "Freeze the Grease, Save the Drain" kit, “Recycle” bag for collecting materials for recyling, magnet with our name and contact information, picture hangers.Refreshments In the Fridge (for move-in day): several bottles of water, healthy snacks, bottle of sparking cider with a welcome note attached.Larger items: Welcome mat, shoe tray.

Naturally, that doesn't work for us!

Hello Ayoka, You can deduct certain expenses related to the rehab of the property, but how you deduct them depends on the nature of the expenses.

DSCR has also taken a good hair cut on rates today and on lower LTV's they are even better.