But with the recent change to depreciation rules on overseas properties, perhaps Japan is worth exploring again.Sorry I don't have much to add, but I've been following this conversation for the past couple of days and figured I'd say "Hello!"

In addition, the gas bills have shut off notices and are not being paid. (3 units are occupied and utilities are all paid by owner).

If not, that's the time you explore other options. 

So by spending $42k I collected an additional $75k over 5 years, and then sold the furniture through a consignment store collecting $8k as my share.  

Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential.

Hi BiggerPockets Community,I’m exploring the idea of renting my 5-bedroom property in Tampa, Florida, to traveling nurses and could really use your advice! 

Additionally, how many calls does it typically take you to successfully close a deal using this approach?

This doe t mean that the poster is someone in cohorts or a “supporter” of the person, business or methodology you claim defrauded you.Based on my posts in the other thread on the same topic, I have been receiving emails providing additional information purported to show proof of fraud, though I have NO WAY of verifying it.  

After that's under control, focus on increasing income through additional work at your current job, taking on a side hustle, or finding ways to increase income on your existing rental.At the same time, educate yourself.

So if you are doing an addition, you are only contributing to the structure portion of value, not the land value.