CCA is calculated differently for different asset classes and, for buildings, differently than how depreciation is calculated in the U.S.A. for taxes.If you do claim CCA on an asset (property), when you dispose of that asset, there will be a recapture which may result in taxes due.After all that, you should consult with your accountant when deciding to claim CCA or not.

We find positive cash flow producing properties all the time.

I have some past experience with real estate, and I've bought and sold one condo, and I'm in the process of selling my small business.Most days, I work as an analyst in the construction rental industry, but I'd like to one day leave the corporate life and have various income-producing investments.If you are in the Los Angeles area and have good experience, I'd love to meet up for a cup of coffee.

I would say it's indisputable that higher leverage, particularly at current rates, produces more income if the market is steady in most areas.

Looking to retire in the next 10-15 years with a rental portfolio producing passive income.

You might be able to do some sort of commercial bank lending if you can show 50% or more pre-leases on your commercial and the numbers all make sense.This strategy could work for any of the lenders above.Bottom line, there has to be interest in the resulting spaces to interest the lenders and the developer, or the developer has to front the entire cost.Possibilities: if the town wants to revitalize itself, it can create a corporation to hold the buildings, and then offer to back the developer of the properties (public/private partnership)The town could hold the properties and issue bonds for revitalization, then do a master lease to a developer/Property Manager to recoup it's funds.

Although I have made some mistakes with our rentals, I have loved it and want to build a portfolio that produces enough cash flow (2-3k/mo) to do this full time as I transition out of the military in the next four years. 

For a situation like that, I would look into something like this:https://www.trachte.com/produc...

Texas has produced more new jobs this year than the remainder of entire nation combined.I really could continue this list for a while.  

It kills people’s engagement and motivation if you constantly question their decisions, and tell them what to do (and you end up spending more time managing the people, than the results).