In this application, there is no place for purely tax related concepts such as depreciation.

, but if you're earning 2%, it's almost certainly a great investment from a pure ROI standpoint.

@Joel Lawrence Thank you, that was pure gold!  

From a pure cash flow POV, it's a bad deal because it doesn't produce income, however I didn't buy it to enjoy income today.

It will be pure chance if you get a reasonable deal, and odds are you will not.Next, I started by buying fix and hold as the prices were much cheaper and I did not have much money to spend.

From a purely Rental point of view, I get slightly better numbers than you do.

I know there are many other stories out there like that and I want the joy that comes from helping others whether that be from buying their first home, or developing a nest egg so they can change their lives.

My friend got similar advice to what you are getting of 'dont sell more, youll have to pay more taxes' - which I think is pure garbage IF you have a better use for the money.

@Joy Williams shoot me a message. 

Fire him,pure and simple.Any agent to busy to deal with me is too busy to be taking my money and they get canned.Too many other hungry,less busy agents who need your money desperately and will give you the attention and level of service you deserve.It's business,keep it professional.Maybe you are doing him a favor and reminding him never take a paying client for granted.