Sorry to burst your bubble, Mike, ain't so.As it stands right now, depreciation is not optional.Now, if you never sell but instead do 1031 exchanges and ultimately leave your properties to your heirs - then you avoid the recapture.

My ultimate goal is to build a portfolio of cash-flowing properties to achieve financial freedom.I’m currently seeking mentors who can guide me through this journey and help me avoid common pitfalls.

Ultimately build equity by having tenants cover mortgage.

I only have myself to blame as it was my ultimate decision to take his advice.

I often remind myself, the investor can set whatever price they want, but ultimately the market will determine the value. 

Who ultimately has to come up for tbe repair cost is a legal question between you and the neighbor.

I believe coaching does work, but I also believe that 90% of the coaches are better at marketing / self promotion than they are at doing deals. 

Right now, my focus is on leveraging my degree and skills to land a higher-paying job, increase my annual income, and ultimately grow my net worth.Real estate has always been something I’ve been interested in, and my long-term goal is to start investing in both real estate and retirement to build financial security.

Ultimately would you say our case is more so with the inspector for not letting us know about the exposed wire and not so much with the agent and the cosmetic issues?  

My ultimate goal is to be done with my 9-5 in a year and a half and only be doing 100% REI.