Here's another article from the other side of the coin.

Four Family Property in Garfield, Bergen County, NJ for $430,000We put 10% down with no PMI at 3.99% interest for 30 years4x 3Bedroom, 1 bath unitsGross rent while we live in one of the units is $4410/month, ~$53,000 a yearExpenses (PITI, Utilities) are $3400; factor in vacancy, maintenance costs, we probably cash flow a couple hundred a month.We put $25k of materials into property and our own sweat equityAfter One year, appraised for $550,000 ($120,000 increase)Cash-our Refinanced ~$67,000Wife was able to quit her Job as teacher to be stay at home MomWe are looking for our next propertyKitchen cabinets and all appliances were bought used on craigslistThe listing agent said they were getting $1350 for this 4 bedroom 1 bath unit, after we fixed it up we are getting $1700/monthPulled up rugs and refinished hardwood floorsHung Shutters, Did some painting, plants - still needs some workAdded a centrally located coin operated laundry room.

Just trying to have you look at both sides of the coin.

Sure it’s a deduction, but in the area it’s offered but it’s a coin operated types.  

And unless you're sticking it..... well you can imagine better than me based on your preposterous examples then you're gonna be making some coin on that.   

I just bought my first apartment building and I would need some time to get past the unbelievable satisfaction of collecting on the coin-operated laundry.

I have about $150k sitting on the sidelines and have investments in equities and a bit of crypto, but want to get more exposure to real estate outside the house I live in.

The “loophole” now coined😉 is a great way to get visibility on Airbnb, Furnished Finder has been huge for us too, I’m glad I could turn you onto that!

I swing trade crypto and earn an interest.

I've heard of many folks bragging about making 7-8 figure gains from investing in things like Tesla, cryptos, etc. but 8%?