Don't tell the IRS.I think the real issue on larger legitimately run hotels/motels may have to do with the other metrics involved such as ROI and IRR.

Go and assess the issue, establish the number of cats present, and find out the areas that are the source of the odor.

With SF illegally evicting non-problem tenants and non-documented property issues  (police reports, Lease violations or written notice to residents to Cure or Quit etc..). 

This way you don't have to worry about any tax issues related to UBIT.

Some other cities are highly troubled due to corruption or long rooted issues (Waterbury), and some of those are further along to improving (Bridgeport).  

I did notice that the post said most portfolio loans have a higher interest rate typically than what you'd get with a conventional lender, and that they are usually shorter in term or have a balloon payment.Based on my personal situation, I shouldn't have much of an issue getting conventional financing for the first few properties.  

Hi Nehemias,Up until a few hours ago I was all excited about partials, as my perception of them was shaped by the wow factor, that this is a great method of investing in notes for those like you & me who have little capital.However after reading this excellent thought provoking & pre-warning article by veteran note investor Lorelei Stevens, has prompted to have a  very serious rethink.If anyone reading this has addressed all the issues in the above article?

I'm keeping the rental income liquid as emergency money until I get to a certain level, then I'll transfer it to investments - and I have some easily accessible cash to manage any big issues that come up with the property.My question is - I plan to buy two more similar duplexes next year and repeat the same process.

How do I work around this issue?

Issue is Electric vs gas :(  utils will be expensive and you need to address that at lease orally with the prospect.