(Except something like 1/2 of a duplex where the rental 1/2 is worth as much as your exchange.).

Instead of being upfront about the additional interest, they presented misleading figures that made it seem like I was getting a better deal than I actually was.

More like a 101 of taxation: you had a reserve of losses -> it helps when you have profits.And a tax geek addendum:I also do not see a direct link to cost segregation benefits here.

I don't have a lot of time or bandwidth to invest in a fixer-upper and I would like something with limited work.  

Later on, I started voting on people that took the time to answer my post or question if I liked their answer.

I don't like to gamble on rent appreciation.

I guess just like anything else, know what you’re buying.

They didn't pay for it, so they don't take care of it like an owner.Before you make assumptions about costs based on a seller's contribution to improvements, find out what they improved? 

Have you every experienced anything like this?  

DIY online cost segs that are <$1k are being tossed out in audit like yesterday's garbage lately.