The problem with thorn rent to own option is your locking in your losses (the rent to own buyer won’t buy if it drops in value) and you’re losing any appreciation that happens in the next 3 years.

- I understand depreciation is different btwn the two, and one can take bonus depreciation on a str but not a ltr, also qualifying for an active loss with a str is totally different than with a ltr.  

Between the skips and the evictions, the vacancy at the asset dipped down to 65% at the lowest point, with about $60,000 of vacancy loss.

Do the high times cover the loss of the low ones?

You could exercise your due on sale provision at any time you wish.The payor needs to keep property taxes and HOA assessments (if applicable) current, and name you as loss payee on the hazard policy.

Many do report paper loss with rent at market.

This opportunity is obviously a huge blessing, and but I'm at a loss on how to structure the deal so I can provide returns for them.I personally don't need to the cash flow from the properties in the next few years, so was thinking of giving them 100% of the cash flow for the near future.

Q3:  If you just spent the money, how much money would you have lost (opportunity), and would that loss be worth whatever you spent the money on?

To further the frustration, every “wholesale” opportunity I have seen in the past year would yield a net-loss.  

I am following the rules for tax write offs. 14 days rule, write offs capped at income (will have carryover losses), etc....So in light of this I bought a 4wd truck and put snow rated tires on it.