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

  $31k after tax annual income - $11k rent = $20k or $1,600 per month net income left to cover all other expenses (utilities, cars, insurance, groceries, kids, activities, etc.).Median household income for 38128 is $41k or $36k after tax

According to their website, the company’s holdings include RadioShack, Pier 1, Stein Mart, Linens-N-Things, and Modell’s Sporting Goods.To raise capital, Retail Ecommerce Ventures turned to retail investors across the country.

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.  

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 

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). 

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

Real estate investing is a team sport and at different points in the game different players will play more important roles.

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.