Think there is some substantial validity in this, but do you think it could potentially be utilized in a different fashion?

It is better suited to someone who loves Costa Rica and would like a property that they can spend a few months a year at if they would like and still cash flow after all maintenance and utilities and taxes.  

I borrowed $110K from a private lender for the purchase and self funded the repair of the offices. 3 months later, I rented 6,000 sq.ft. of office space to a corporation for $21,000/month + utilities for 5 years with another 5 year option.

Then there are the challenges with Section 8 tenants paying utilities and taking care of their rental property.

I have over 100 lots to build . utilities in place 800 people on waiting list for section we need houses.i am also a sec 8 landlord 

Estimated about $25,000 including utility hookups.  

I'm not sure of what the rules are regarding agent-client confidentiality but without naming any names or addresses, for example:SFH#1 or Duplex #1, if this is Class A, B, or C area, purchase price, down payment, loan terms, monthly payment PITI, gross rent, property management fees, other repair or cap ex costs your client went through and the net rental income for this investorIf this isn't an LTR but an MTR or STR, now we're adding utilities, WiFi, furnishing the place, higher PM fees.

The house had the utilities turned off for the 6 years, and was filled with the original 1 owner's furniture, clothes, appliances, car and ecn food in the frig (without elctric on for 6 years). 

And the passive loss rules may prevent you from getting a tax benefit if your rental deductions are more than your rental income for all of these options.David OrrTax ModernFirstly, utilizing Section 179 deductions for a vehicle purchase can indeed be advantageous, particularly if the vehicle is primarily used for business purposes.

Typical utility bills (which we include) are $100-300/month.