There is a lot that goes into it that may be overlooked by regular contractors.

I lead a local REI group, and of 50 regular attendees, only a handful of us have even one property. 

I dont lose the investment, but obviously 150k in a tax free account is way more valuable than 150k regular money.All of this to go after 500 accounts that have more than 5 million in them.   

My agent created an MLS portal and I reviewed it regularly until this one came up.

My agent created an MLS portal and I reviewed it regularly until this one came up.

Bonus depreciation, transferring regular expenses to business expenses and relying on repairs more than capital improvements are good strategies. 

Repairs and other service work should be done during regular business hours.

I have them do elevation changes, site plans, and landscape plans regularly.

A Solo 401K avoid this tax.In non-Roth retirement accounts, you will move what would have been Cap Gain to regular income in the future when you distribute (RMDs!). 

How does it differ from wholesaling regular properties?