Yes, I know I will lose some of the tax benefits by doing so; but owning something out right sounds appealing to me. 

Go to local court website (or in person if necessary) and look up landlord-tenant docket.

They have told me that to go past the first level of fighting your taxes, to the appeals part of the process, you need to have an attorney but that it gets expensive quickly.

This probably sounds a little like wholesaling or being a Realtor, and it is.If you don't want to spend $1,000's to build this out and take on the associated tasks, there are other, more cost effective, options.I'd recommend looking for potential deals via free (or low-cost sources) i.e. local meetups/networking, Courts (probate & lis pendens lists), Realtors, Wholesalers, properties for sale online (especially those with 90+ days on market), etc.All the best!

Cash flow will be around 1200.00 before maintenance set-asides.Items of concern are getting to an ARV for appeal due to minor repairs, clean-up, and available cash required to acquire a new place to live.  1.

This contributed additional appeal and incentive to the buyers.Also, it is always a good idea to talk with local experts.

From the City to the courts, the police, the litigation lawyers, the inspectors, the utility companies and worst of all the tenants. 

If not, do you have actual factual data to use for an appeal.

Unfortunately he is still incarcerated pending an appeal on his case and I am not the professional real estate investor that he is.

This requires a minimum of TWO booked and completed stays, one is not enough, as was tested in court.